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Maliha

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Pronounced mah-LEE-hah /mɑˈli.hɑ/High

Meaning: From Arabic maliha, 'beautiful, comely, charming, graceful'High

In 30 seconds: Beauty and charm: Maliha is Arabic for 'beautiful, graceful, comely' — a name of elegance and warmth. Soft, lovely, and beloved.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic maliha, 'beautiful, comely, charming, graceful'

U.S. rank (2025)#5340 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,424

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Maliha comes from Arabic maliha, 'beautiful, comely, charming, graceful'. A long-loved name across the Arab world and South Asia, it carries elegance and gentle warmth.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab and South Asian families. Rare, beautiful at the root, and graceful.

Did you know? Maliha means 'beautiful, charming' in Arabic — often with a sense of sweet, comely grace; it's a cherished classic across the Arab and South Asian worlds.

Overall data confidence 85%

Arabic references — maliha — etymology

Variations

MaleehaMalihahMeliha

Nicknames

Mali

Famous Bearers

★Maliha Lodhi (1952-)
Pakistani diplomat and journalist who served as Pakistan's ambassador to the United Nations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maliha mean?

Maliha is Arabic for 'beautiful, comely, charming, graceful'.

How do you pronounce Maliha?

It's said mah-LEE-hah /mɑˈli.hɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Maliha a boy or girl name?

Maliha is a girl's name.

How popular is Maliha?

Maliha is a rare name in the U.S.