Meliah

Meliah is a feminine name with several possible origins and meanings. It may be a variant of Malia, which itself has multiple sources: as a Hawaiian name meaning "calm" or "peaceful sea," as a variant of Maria (from Hebrew meaning "bitter" or "beloved"), or as a diminutive of Amalia (meaning "work" in Germanic traditions). The unique spelling with the "e" rather than "a" gives it a distinctive appearance while maintaining a similar pronunciation to Malia. Meliah has a melodious quality with its flowing vowels and soft consonants. Though uncommon in most English-speaking countries, it shares phonetic elements with popular names like Amelia and Malia, making it familiar yet unique. The name's relative rarity gives a child named Meliah individuality while still being accessible and pronounceable.

Pronounced muh-LY-uh.

As of October 2026, Meliah ranked #5657 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3339 in 2009.