December vs Maleigha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

December

Girl #5,239 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tenth month (in original Roman calendar)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,239
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ember, Dece, Bree

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Maleigha

Girl #5,417 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew via Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

American Hawaiian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,417
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Leigha, Mali, Maleigh

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Popularity Comparison

December Rank #5,239
Maleigha Rank #5,417

December is more popular, ranked #5239 vs #5417 for Maleigha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

December ___

  • December Rose
  • December Joy
  • December Wren
  • December Frost
  • December Eve
  • December Grace

Maleigha ___

  • Maleigha Grace
  • Maleigha Rose
  • Maleigha Nicole
  • Maleigha Faith
  • Maleigha Marie
  • Maleigha Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose December

October June August Solstice Winter

If you choose Maleigha

Aaliyah Kayla Jaylen Kiana Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is December or Maleigha more popular?

December is more popular, ranked #5239 compared to Maleigha at #5417 in the United States.

What do December and Maleigha mean?

December means "tenth month (in original Roman calendar)" (Latin origin). Maleigha means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew via Hawaiian origin).

Are December and Maleigha boy or girl names?

December is primarily a girl name. Maleigha is primarily a girl name.

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