Maleiah
Every Maleiah since 2001 — 327 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maleiah
Maleiah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,293 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 327 American babies have been named Maleiah. Its peak came in 2009, when 26 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 Maleiah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maleiah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,293 |
| 2024 | 16 | #7,121 |
| 2023 | 16 | #7,133 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,907 |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,145 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,527 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,217 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,622 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,697 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,697 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,860 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,934 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,620 |
| 2012 | 18 | #7,054 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,970 |
| 2010 | 15 | #8,150 |
| 2009 | 26 | #5,485 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,388 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9,941 |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,363 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,933 |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,787 |
| 2003 | 10 | #10,145 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,116 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,647 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maleiah in 2025?
Maleiah ranked #14,293 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maleiah?
327 babies have been named Maleiah in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maleiah most popular?
Maleiah peaked in 2009, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Maleiah a boy or girl name?
Maleiah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maleiah rising or falling?
Maleiah has been roughly stable over the past decade.