Maleah
Every Maleah since 1956 — 9,426 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maleah
Maleah is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,215 in 2025 with 187 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 9,426 American babies have been named Maleah. Its peak came in 2009, when 508 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Maleah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maleah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 187 | #1,215 |
| 2024 | 196 | #1,211 |
| 2023 | 223 | #1,102 |
| 2022 | 266 | #993 |
| 2021 | 310 | #880 |
| 2020 | 309 | #871 |
| 2019 | 424 | #684 |
| 2018 | 342 | #797 |
| 2017 | 366 | #760 |
| 2016 | 377 | #757 |
| 2015 | 337 | #834 |
| 2014 | 415 | #683 |
| 2013 | 461 | #610 |
| 2012 | 449 | #638 |
| 2011 | 471 | #614 |
| 2010 | 473 | #622 |
| 2009 | 508 | #595 |
| 2008 | 337 | #839 |
| 2007 | 375 | #772 |
| 2006 | 320 | #842 |
| 2005 | 268 | #929 |
| 2004 | 266 | #910 |
| 2003 | 219 | #1,045 |
| 2002 | 256 | #884 |
| 2001 | 214 | #1,006 |
| 2000 | 162 | #1,227 |
| 1995 | 49 | #2,574 |
| 1990 | 19 | #4,983 |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,552 |
| 1980 | 19 | #4,085 |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,363 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 5 | #7,137 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maleah in 2025?
Maleah ranked #1,215 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 187 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maleah?
9,426 babies have been named Maleah in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maleah most popular?
Maleah peaked in 2009, when 508 newborns received the name.
Is Maleah a boy or girl name?
Maleah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maleah rising or falling?
Maleah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.