Maleyah
Every Maleyah since 2001 — 677 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maleyah
Maleyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,339 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 677 American babies have been named Maleyah. Its peak came in 2009, when 46 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 Maleyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maleyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #5,339 |
| 2024 | 22 | #5,728 |
| 2023 | 26 | #5,078 |
| 2022 | 30 | #4,641 |
| 2021 | 24 | #5,344 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,425 |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,855 |
| 2018 | 34 | #4,209 |
| 2017 | 33 | #4,344 |
| 2016 | 41 | #3,753 |
| 2015 | 32 | #4,460 |
| 2014 | 37 | #4,075 |
| 2013 | 44 | #3,549 |
| 2012 | 46 | #3,508 |
| 2011 | 40 | #3,817 |
| 2010 | 44 | #3,605 |
| 2009 | 46 | #3,548 |
| 2008 | 33 | #4,605 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,298 |
| 2006 | 10 | #11,131 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,490 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,351 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,462 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,757 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,922 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maleyah in 2025?
Maleyah ranked #5,339 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maleyah?
677 babies have been named Maleyah in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maleyah most popular?
Maleyah peaked in 2009, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Maleyah a boy or girl name?
Maleyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maleyah rising or falling?
Maleyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.