Maletha
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Maletha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1967.
Over 6 babies have been named Maletha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maletha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,430 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #37,430
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Maletha
Maletha is a girl name .
Maletha is currently ranked #37,430 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Maletha include Mal, Male, Maley, Maleie, Tha, Thay, Thaie, May, Maie, and Malkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Maletha 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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