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Maleigha
Maleigha Pronunciation
Maleigha is pronounced mə-LAY-ah /məˈleɪ.ɑ/Medium
Meaning: -eigha spelling of Maliah/Malia — echoing Malia ('beloved', the Hawaiian Mary) and Maleah; no single fixed rootLow
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History & Origin
Maleigha is an -eigha spelling of Maliah/Malia — echoing Malia, the Hawaiian form of Mary, 'beloved; of the sea; calm waters' (routes layered, which we flag). It has no single fixed root; the lyrical sound carries it (said 'mə-LAY-ah').
It registers thinly in records. Rare, beloved in echo, and lyrical.
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How do you pronounce Maleigha?
Maleigha is pronounced mə-LAY-ah (/məˈleɪ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Maleigha said aloud.
How do you say Maleigha?
Maleigha is said mə-LAY-ah (/məˈleɪ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Maleigha said aloud.
What does the name Maleigha mean?
Maleigha spells Maliah/Malia — echoing Malia ('beloved', the Hawaiian Mary); it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.
Is Maleigha a boy or girl name?
Maleigha is a girl's name.
How popular is Maleigha?
Maleigha is a rare, recent name in the U.S.