Total births
1,187
Girls' name · since 1956
Maleia
Since 1956, U.S. Social Security records show 1,187 babies named Maleia, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3535
- among girls today
- 1,187
- born since 1956
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other girls
1,187 babies have been named Maleia since 1956, making it today's #3535 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Maleia recorded 1,187 times among girls since 1956, holding rank #3535 nationally today, ahead of 80% of girls, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1956 to 2025.
- #3535 among girls today
- 1,187 born since 1956
- 2020s peak decade
- 80% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Maleia is currently the #3535 girls' name in America, more common than 80% of girls - 1,187 born since 1956, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3535
- among girls today
- 1,187
- born since 1956
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other girls
Maleia vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3535
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 80% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Maleia was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
92 babies were named Maleia in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Maleia compares
1,187 Top 29% higher than 71% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Maleia's all-time total is 3x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Maleia | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,187 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 92 | 48 | 19,840 |
Maleia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Maleia splits its recorded history at 2003: 81% of all births land in the more recent half, 19% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1957 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2023 peak of 92 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Maleia at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#3,535
Active since
1956
Maleia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1956–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 92
- Annual births at peak, across 70 years of records
Maleia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Maleia's strongest decade.
372 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Maleia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 15
1950s
15 births
- 1960s 18
1960s
18 births
- 1970s 18
1970s
18 births
- 1980s 23
1980s
23 births
- 1990s 73
1990s
73 births
- 2000s
2000s
300 births
- 2010s
2010s
368 births
- 2020s
2020s
372 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 372 births (31% of all-time use).
How Maleia compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Maleia's total volume
Maleia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Maleia by state
Where Maleia concentrates geographically, total births since 1956
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 118 | 9.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 54 | 4.5% |
| #3 | Florida | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Maryland | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #7 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Maleia's total US births 9.9%
Even split
118 of 1,187 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Maleia? ▼
1,187 babies have been named Maleia since 1956. It currently ranks #3535 among girls. The peak year was 2023 with 92 births.
When was Maleia most popular? ▼
Maleia was most popular in the 2020s decade with 372 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Maleia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Maleia are California (118 births), Texas (54 births), Florida (11 births).
How long has the name Maleia been used? ▼
Records for Maleia go back to 1956, giving 70 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Maleia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mallory, Malia, Malinda, Maliyah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Maleia's data
- California records the most Maleias (118 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Maleia
Nearby Names Like Maleia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Maleia
Mallory Girl
#412 59,044 births
Malia Girl
#328 31,606 births
Malinda Girl
#2857 21,464 births
Maliyah Girl
#589 15,359 births
Malaysia Girl
#855 11,031 births
Compare Maleia side by side: Maleia vs Mallory Maleia vs Malia Maleia vs Malinda
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Maleia
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Larkin #3536
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Bronwyn #3533
3,729 births · Peak 1964
Basya #3537
1,052 births · Peak 2024
Michal #3532
4,031 births · Peak 1985
Leiah #3538
1,438 births · Peak 2012
Marlen #3531
5,512 births · Peak 2007
Jamilah #3539
2,656 births · Peak 1977
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1956–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Maleia: #3535 Girls' Name - 1,187 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/maleia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Maleia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.