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Maleeha

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Pronounced muh-LEE-hah /məˈliː.hɑ/Medium

Meaning: Maleeha is a spelling of the Arabic Maliha, meaning 'beautiful, comely.' A warm, admiring name.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of gentle praise: Maleeha is a form of the Arabic Maliha, 'beautiful, comely' (said 'muh-LEE-hah').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningMaleeha is a spelling of the Arabic Maliha, meaning 'beautiful, comely.' A warm, admiring name.
U.S. rank (2023)#12953 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 287

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819932023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maleeha is a spelling of the Arabic name Maliha, 'beautiful, comely.' It reads soft and admiring, a familiar choice in Arabic and South Asian families. A flowing sound (said 'muh-LEE-hah').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, warm, and admiring.

Did you know? Maleeha spells the Arabic Maliha, a name meaning 'beautiful' or 'comely' - quietly complimentary and widely used across Arabic-speaking communities.
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Maleeha — Arabic Maliha 'beautiful'; noted honestly

Variations

MalihaMaliaMaleha

Nicknames

LeeLeeha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maleeha mean?

Maleeha is a spelling of the Arabic Maliha, meaning 'beautiful, comely.'

How do you pronounce Maleeha?

It's said muh-LEE-hah /məˈliː.hɑ/ — 3 syllables.

Is Maleeha a boy or girl name?

Here Maleeha is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Maleeha?

Maleeha is extremely rare for girls in the U.S. — a newly emerging pick.

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