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Melayah

“The given name 'Melayah' is derived from the Arabic word 'malayah', meaning 'queen' or 'princess', and is linguistically rooted in the Arabic language.”

Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#9,267
TrendStable
Peak year2014
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters7
Numerology11 Chaldean 2
Global rank#3,696

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Melayah

The given name 'Melayah' is derived from the Arabic word 'malayah', meaning 'queen' or 'princess', and is linguistically rooted in the Arabic language.

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Etymology

The given name 'Melayah' is derived from the Arabic word 'malayah', meaning 'queen' or 'princess', and is linguistically rooted in the Arabic language. The name 'Melayah' is used in various cultures, including Arabic and Islamic cultures, and is also found in some African and Asian communities, although its historical context is not well-documented.

Melayah currently ranks #9,267 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.

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