Total births
97
Boys' name · since 1995
Maleko
97 babies named Maleko in U.S. Social Security records since 1995, with the highest year being 2015. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #9380
- among boys today
- 97
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 34%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Maleko is the #9380 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 97 recorded since 1995.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Maleko has been recorded 97 times among boys since 1995, currently ranked #9380 nationally and more common than 34% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2025.
- #9380 among boys today
- 97 born since 1995
- 2010s peak decade
- 34% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Maleko is currently the #9380 boys' name in America, more common than 34% of boys - 97 born since 1995, peaking in the 2010s.
- #9380
- among boys today
- 97
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 34%
- more common than other boys
Maleko vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9380
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 34% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Maleko was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
10 babies were named Maleko in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Maleko compares
97 25th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Maleko's all-time total is 74% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Maleko | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 97 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 10 | 23 | 22,252 |
Maleko's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Maleko's SSA record in two at 2017 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1995, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2015 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Maleko at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#9,380
Active since
1995
Maleko popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Maleko by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Maleko's strongest decade.
47 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Maleko births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2010s
2010s
47 births
- 2020s
2020s
35 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 47 births (48% of all-time use).
Maleko by state
Where Maleko concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 5 | 5.2% |
Hawaii share of Maleko's total US births 5.2%
5 of 97 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Maleko? ▼
97 babies have been named Maleko since 1995. It currently ranks #9380 among boys. The peak year was 2015 with 10 births.
When was Maleko most popular? ▼
Maleko was most popular in the 2010s decade with 47 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Maleko most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Maleko are Hawaii (5 births).
How long has the name Maleko been used? ▼
Records for Maleko go back to 1995, giving 31 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Maleko? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Malcolm, Malachi, Malik, Malakai, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Maleko's data
- Maleko's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (47 total births) through the 2020s (35) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Hawaii records the most Malekos (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Hawaii 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 Maleko
Nearby Names Like Maleko
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Maleko
Malcolm Boy
#314 70,209 births
Malachi Boy
#149 65,758 births
Malik Boy
#428 49,607 births
Malakai Boy
#232 17,830 births
Malcom Boy
#1737 5,864 births
Compare Maleko side by side: Maleko vs Malcolm Maleko vs Malachi Maleko vs Malik
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Maleko
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1995–2025 (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. "Maleko: #9380 Boys' Name - 97 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/maleko. 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 Maleko 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 July 2026.