Declining since 2017, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Maleeha since 1993
Babies named Maleeha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 59 |
| 2000s | 92 |
| 2010s | 118 |
| 2020s | 23 |
Meaning & origin
Maleeha entered U.S. baby name records in 1993, and while it has never cracked the top 1,000, it saw a peak in 2018 before entering a gradual decline. In 2025, the name ranked 14,942, with an estimated 1 in 321,453 girls receiving it. Its trajectory has been falling since 2017, reflecting a broader shift away from less common traditional names. Most of its usage comes from families with Arabic or South Asian heritage, though it has not concentrated in any particular U.S. state. Given its melodic sound and positive meaning, Maleeha remains a distinctive but accessible choice for parents seeking a name with cultural depth.
Maleeha is a feminine name of Arabic origin, derived from the root word 'malih' meaning 'beautiful' or 'pleasant'. It is a common name in the Arab world and among Muslim communities globally, with variants like Maliha and Maleeha used in South Asian countries such as Pakistan and India. The name has gained modest usage in the United States since the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee, Mali, Meela
Sibling names for Maleeha
Names that share Maleeha's style, for a brother or sister.
