How Many People Are Named Maleigha?
Complete statistics for the name Maleigha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Maleigha is a very rare female name, with only 1,449 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 227,689 Americans. The majority of those named Maleigha are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 11 are often seen as highly intuitive and sensitive.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 1,461 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Maleigha Through the Generations
Since its peak in 2009 with 111 births, the name Maleigha has seen a steady but slow decline. With most of the 1,461 total births occurring post-2000, it's clear that this is a name embraced by newer generations. As of now, 1,422 of the 1,449 individuals named Maleigha are under 30, indicating a strong preference for this name among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Maleigha's American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Maleigha
How Many People Have the Name Maleigha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,449 people in the United States currently share the name Maleigha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 227,689 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Maleigha a Common or Rare Name?
Maleigha is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Maleigha Mean?
Maleigha means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Maleigha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Maleigha Most Popular?
The name Maleigha reached peak popularity in 2009, with 111 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Maleigha?
Approximately 1,449 people named Maleigha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,461. That works out to roughly 1 in 227,689 Americans.
Is Maleigha a rare name?
Maleigha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 227,689 Americans has this name.
What does the name Maleigha mean?
Maleigha means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American coinage origins.
Is Maleigha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Maleigha are male and 100% are female.
When was Maleigha most popular?
Maleigha peaked in 2009 with 111 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.