Maleah
How to say it: muh-LAY-uh · /məˈleɪə/
Modern coinage; possibly a variant of Malia (Hawaiian form of Mary) or a phonetic blend; no single established etymology.
Maleah was the 1,028th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 187 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 44% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,431 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,028 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 187 |
| Share of births | 1 in 17,729 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −44% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,431 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Past its high in the 2010s, Maleah remains well used and close to that level. A slight dip looks likely ahead.
What goes with it
Gentle and soft across three syllables, Maleah carries a mellow murmur. Lailani shares its style and Lea gives a brief option.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Maleah is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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