Maliha
Every Maliha since 1982 — 1,424 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maliha
Maliha is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,340 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 1,424 American babies have been named Maliha. Its peak came in 2009, when 100 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 Maliha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maliha 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 | #5,340 |
| 2024 | 35 | #4,174 |
| 2023 | 42 | #3,689 |
| 2022 | 30 | #4,642 |
| 2021 | 44 | #3,533 |
| 2020 | 57 | #2,876 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3,977 |
| 2018 | 49 | #3,278 |
| 2017 | 57 | #2,919 |
| 2016 | 44 | #3,564 |
| 2015 | 66 | #2,703 |
| 2014 | 57 | #2,998 |
| 2013 | 74 | #2,453 |
| 2012 | 87 | #2,180 |
| 2011 | 93 | #2,082 |
| 2010 | 78 | #2,418 |
| 2009 | 100 | #2,055 |
| 2008 | 66 | #2,766 |
| 2007 | 42 | #3,833 |
| 2006 | 44 | #3,602 |
| 2005 | 26 | #5,058 |
| 2004 | 27 | #4,892 |
| 2003 | 23 | #5,345 |
| 2002 | 23 | #5,205 |
| 2001 | 21 | #5,487 |
| 2000 | 24 | #4,916 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,349 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,333 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,886 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maliha in 2025?
Maliha ranked #5,340 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 Maliha?
1,424 babies have been named Maliha in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maliha most popular?
Maliha peaked in 2009, when 100 newborns received the name.
Is Maliha a boy or girl name?
Maliha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maliha rising or falling?
Maliha is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.