How Many People Are Named Maliha?
Complete statistics for the name Maliha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Maliha means 'beautiful' in Arabic, making it a name that carries grace and elegance. With only 1,388 people named Maliha in the US today, you're one in 237,773 Americans who share this rare gem. The majority, 92%, are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 1,400 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: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Maliha Through the Generations
Maliha reached its peak popularity in 2009 with 100 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, most Malihas are young, with 1,291 under 30 and just 109 aged between 30 and 60. This name is predominantly female and has a very rare status in the United States, reflecting its modern origins and limited historical presence.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Maliha's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Maliha
How Many People Have the Name Maliha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,388 people in the United States currently share the name Maliha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 237,773 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Maliha a Common or Rare Name?
Maliha 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 Maliha Mean?
Maliha means "beautiful" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Maliha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Maliha Most Popular?
The name Maliha reached peak popularity in 2009, with 100 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Maliha?
Approximately 1,388 people named Maliha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,400. That works out to roughly 1 in 237,773 Americans.
Is Maliha a rare name?
Maliha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 237,773 Americans has this name.
What does the name Maliha mean?
Maliha means "beautiful" and comes from Arabic origins.
Is Maliha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Maliha are male and 100% are female.
When was Maliha most popular?
Maliha peaked in 2009 with 100 births that year. Current trend: 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.