Maleigha
Meaning
"beloved, wished-for child"
Origin: Hebrew via Hawaiian
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #5,417
- Total SSA Count
- 24
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Leigha, Mali, Maleigh
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"beloved, wished-for child"
Origin: Hebrew via Hawaiian
"courageous; descendant of Raghallach"
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Maleigha is more popular, ranked #5417 vs #5450 for Rhiley.
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Maleigha is more popular, ranked #5417 compared to Rhiley at #5450 in the United States.
Maleigha means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew via Hawaiian origin). Rhiley means "courageous; descendant of Raghallach" (Irish Gaelic origin).
Maleigha is primarily a girl name. Rhiley is primarily a girl name.