Maleah
girl name#1211 in 2025Maleah entered the US charts in 1956, peaked at #594 in 2009, ranks #1211 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1956–2025
#1211
rank today
#594
peak (2009)
187
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #4764 |
| 1960s | #5475 |
| 1970s | #6138 |
| 1980s | #4073 |
| 1990s | #2684 |
| 2000s | #903 |
| 2010s | #699 |
| 2020s | #1043 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Maleah has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida.
Living bearers
About 9,300 people named Maleah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Maleah alive today was born around 2012, making them about 13 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Maleah in 2025?
- Maleah ranks #1211 among US girl names in 2025, with 187 babies given the name.
- When was the name Maleah most popular?
- Maleah peaked in 2009, reaching #594 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Maleah with classmates?
- Maleah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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