Maleigha is an uncommon yet captivating feminine given name of American origin, derived from the combination of two popular names, male and Leigh. It was coined in the late 20th century and gained some traction during the 1980s and 1990s before tapering off in popularity. The name does not have a specific meaning or association beyond its composite parts. As of recent data, it is considered quite rare, with only a few hundred occurrences annually in the United States.
The name Maleigha appears to have been quite popular from the late 1990s to the mid-2000s, with a significant spike in births occurring between 2002 and 2008. After reaching a peak of 111 births in 2009, its popularity has steadily declined since then, with only 37 births reported in 2022. Over the entire period from 1991 to 2023, there were a total of 1437 babies named Maleigha born.