Maeleigh
Every Maeleigh since 2000 — 883 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maeleigh
Maeleigh is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,055 in 2025 with 54 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 883 American babies have been named Maeleigh. Its peak came in 2016, when 65 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Maeleigh stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maeleigh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54 | #3,055 |
| 2024 | 48 | #3,315 |
| 2023 | 50 | #3,253 |
| 2022 | 62 | #2,774 |
| 2021 | 52 | #3,142 |
| 2020 | 44 | #3,477 |
| 2019 | 53 | #3,071 |
| 2018 | 48 | #3,324 |
| 2017 | 52 | #3,121 |
| 2016 | 65 | #2,685 |
| 2015 | 52 | #3,198 |
| 2014 | 46 | #3,466 |
| 2013 | 41 | #3,756 |
| 2012 | 50 | #3,300 |
| 2011 | 37 | #4,039 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5,530 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,229 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,271 |
| 2007 | 16 | #7,950 |
| 2006 | 10 | #11,117 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,169 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,641 |
| 2003 | 8 | #11,967 |
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| 2000 | 5 | #16,573 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maeleigh in 2025?
Maeleigh ranked #3,055 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 54 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maeleigh?
883 babies have been named Maeleigh in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maeleigh most popular?
Maeleigh peaked in 2016, when 65 newborns received the name.
Is Maeleigh a boy or girl name?
Maeleigh is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maeleigh rising or falling?
Maeleigh is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.