girl's name
Maleeha
mah-LEE-hah
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,107
Maleeha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Maleeha is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2007, when 38 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 18,819 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Maleeha Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 284 |
| 2010s | 277 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 132 |
How Popular Is Maleeha?
In 2025, Maleeha was given to 28 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Maleeha Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Maleeha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Maleeha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Maleeha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Maleeha
- Pronunciation mah-LEE-hah
Sibling Names for Maleeha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Maleeha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Maleeha
How popular is the name Maleeha?
In 2025, Maleeha was given to 28 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Maleeha a girl's or a boy's name?
Maleeha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Maleeha?
Maleeha has 3 syllables.
When was Maleeha most popular?
Maleeha peaked in 2007, when 38 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Maleeha a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Maleeha currently ranks #1,194 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.