Maleya
Every Maleya since 1997 — 556 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maleya
Maleya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,368 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 556 American babies have been named Maleya. Its peak came in 2009, when 50 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 Maleya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maleya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,368 |
| 2024 | 16 | #7,122 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,325 |
| 2022 | 21 | #5,897 |
| 2021 | 27 | #4,915 |
| 2020 | 24 | #5,262 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,603 |
| 2018 | 17 | #6,994 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,710 |
| 2016 | 22 | #5,911 |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,770 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,915 |
| 2013 | 25 | #5,426 |
| 2012 | 27 | #5,196 |
| 2011 | 34 | #4,320 |
| 2010 | 29 | #4,927 |
| 2009 | 50 | #3,336 |
| 2008 | 28 | #5,227 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,465 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,714 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,365 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,544 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,461 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,781 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,652 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,616 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maleya in 2025?
Maleya ranked #7,368 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maleya?
556 babies have been named Maleya in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maleya most popular?
Maleya peaked in 2009, when 50 newborns received the name.
Is Maleya a boy or girl name?
Maleya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maleya rising or falling?
Maleya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.