Maleia
2 countries#2859 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Maleia was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,187 births recorded 1956–2025 · currently #2859 · peaked in 2023 with 92 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, Alabama, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
7 births recorded 2017–2021 · currently #5581 · peaked in 2017 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
7 births recorded 2017–2021 · peaked in 2017 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Maleia’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4265 | — |
| 2007 | #4299 | ↓34 |
| 2008 | #5434 | ↓1135 |
| 2009 | #3460 | ↑1974 |
| 2010 | #3572 | ↓112 |
| 2011 | #3843 | ↓271 |
| 2012 | #3464 | ↑379 |
| 2013 | #3645 | ↓181 |
| 2014 | #4269 | ↓624 |
| 2015 | #4584 | ↓315 |
| 2016 | #4345 | ↑239 |
| 2017 | #4576 | ↓231 |
| 2018 | #5619 | ↓1043 |
| 2019 | #3272 | ↑2347 |
| 2020 | #2966 | ↑306 |
| 2021 | #2784 | ↑182 |
| 2022 | #2756 | ↑28 |
| 2023 | #2090 | ↑666 |
| 2024 | #3516 | ↓1426 |
| 2025 | #2859 | ↑657 |
Frequently asked questions about Maleia
Is Maleia a popular name?
Yes — Maleia currently ranks #2859 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Maleia more common for boys or girls?
Maleia is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Maleia most popular?
Maleia peaked in 2023 in United States, with 92 recorded births that year.
Is Maleia rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Maleia’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3910 in 1956 to #2859 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Maleia?
At least 1,194 babies have been recorded with the name Maleia across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Maleia popular in more than one country?
Yes — Maleia appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Maleia?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Maleia include Malinda, Marcelina.
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