Maleiah
Maleiah is a girl baby name. Ranked #7,057 in the US, popular nicknames include Mal, May, and Malie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Maleiah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 321 babies have been named Maleiah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maleiah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,057 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,057
- Total SSA Count
- 16
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Maleiah
Maleiah is a girl name .
Maleiah is currently ranked #7,057 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Maleiah include Mal, May, Malie, and Maleie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Maleiah include Maleah, Malena, Maleni, Maleia, Malea . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis