Maleah
2 countries#1211 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Maleah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
9,426 births recorded 1956–2025 · currently #1211 · peaked in 2009 with 508 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
73 births recorded 2004–2021 · currently #2942 · peaked in 2009 with 12 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
73 births recorded 2004–2021 · peaked in 2009 with 12 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Maleah’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #838 | — |
| 2007 | #772 | ↑66 |
| 2008 | #839 | ↓67 |
| 2009 | #594 | ↑245 |
| 2010 | #622 | ↓28 |
| 2011 | #614 | ↑8 |
| 2012 | #637 | ↓23 |
| 2013 | #608 | ↑29 |
| 2014 | #683 | ↓75 |
| 2015 | #832 | ↓149 |
| 2016 | #757 | ↑75 |
| 2017 | #760 | ↓3 |
| 2018 | #796 | ↓36 |
| 2019 | #684 | ↑112 |
| 2020 | #871 | ↓187 |
| 2021 | #879 | ↓8 |
| 2022 | #992 | ↓113 |
| 2023 | #1098 | ↓106 |
| 2024 | #1207 | ↓109 |
| 2025 | #1211 | ↓4 |
Frequently asked questions about Maleah
Is Maleah a popular name?
Yes — Maleah currently ranks #1211 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Maleah more common for boys or girls?
Maleah is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Maleah most popular?
Maleah peaked in 2009 in United States, with 508 recorded births that year.
Is Maleah rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Maleah’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5325 in 1956 to #1211 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Maleah?
At least 9,499 babies have been recorded with the name Maleah across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Maleah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Maleah appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Maleah?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Maleah include Egypt, Jayda, Nathaly, Tala.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Maleah in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.