Girl nameCurrently #5,370 in the USFalling
Maleigha
3 syllablesPeak year: 20098 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Maleigha's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Maleigha's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Maleigha |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 31 |
| 2003 | 45 |
| 2004 | 42 |
| 2005 | 42 |
| 2006 | 53 |
| 2007 | 57 |
| 2008 | 56 |
| 2009 | 111 |
| 2010 | 82 |
| 2011 | 74 |
| 2012 | 82 |
| 2013 | 76 |
| 2014 | 75 |
| 2015 | 71 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 51 |
| 2018 | 58 |
| 2019 | 72 |
| 2020 | 58 |
| 2021 | 42 |
| 2022 | 37 |
| 2023 | 42 |
| 2024 | 24 |
Maleigha through the decades
- Maleigha peaked in 2009, when 111 babies were named Maleigha in the US.
- The 2010s were Maleigha's strongest decade, averaging 69 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Maleigha has fallen 29% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Maleigha currently ranks #5,370 in the US and is cooling off.