Maleeha is a distinctive choice, ranked #1603 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Maleeha in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1603
About the Name Maleeha
Maleeha has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 96 places in five years. It was most popular in 2003 at #799 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Maleeha is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Maleeha
Unlikely. With around 19 UK babies named Maleeha per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Maleeha in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Maleeha has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 96 places in the last five years. Its peak was #799 in 2003. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Maleeha is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
19
UK babies named Maleeha (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 96 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Maleeha
Likely around 1 other Maleeha in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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