Maleigha
Every Maleigha since 1991 — 1,482 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maleigha
Maleigha is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,038 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 1,482 American babies have been named Maleigha. Its peak came in 2009, when 111 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 Maleigha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maleigha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #6,038 |
| 2024 | 24 | #5,389 |
| 2023 | 42 | #3,688 |
| 2022 | 38 | #3,934 |
| 2021 | 42 | #3,653 |
| 2020 | 58 | #2,844 |
| 2019 | 72 | #2,474 |
| 2018 | 58 | #2,895 |
| 2017 | 51 | #3,179 |
| 2016 | 51 | #3,208 |
| 2015 | 71 | #2,542 |
| 2014 | 75 | #2,438 |
| 2013 | 76 | #2,398 |
| 2012 | 82 | #2,305 |
| 2011 | 74 | #2,474 |
| 2010 | 82 | #2,331 |
| 2009 | 111 | #1,898 |
| 2008 | 56 | #3,076 |
| 2007 | 57 | #3,081 |
| 2006 | 53 | #3,161 |
| 2005 | 42 | #3,561 |
| 2004 | 42 | #3,540 |
| 2003 | 45 | #3,271 |
| 2002 | 31 | #4,142 |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,733 |
| 2000 | 22 | #5,254 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,234 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maleigha in 2025?
Maleigha ranked #6,038 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maleigha?
1,482 babies have been named Maleigha in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maleigha most popular?
Maleigha peaked in 2009, when 111 newborns received the name.
Is Maleigha a boy or girl name?
Maleigha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maleigha rising or falling?
Maleigha is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.