UK girl's name
Maeleigh
A feminine given name of uncertain origin, potentially Irish Gaelic.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Maeleigh is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Maeleigh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2011 to 2011. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Maeleigh is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Maeleigh. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Maeleigh ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 3 girls were registered as Maeleigh.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Maeleigh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Maeleigh mean?
The name Maeleigh is a modern invented name that does not have a clear origin or historical significance. It appears to be a creative spelling variation of the name Maile, which is a Hawaiian name meaning "leafy greens" or "verdant." However, the addition of the "eigh" ending is not rooted in any particular language or culture.
While the name Maile has its roots in the Hawaiian language and culture, the spelling variation Maeleigh is a recent invention. There are no known historical references, ancient texts, religious scriptures, or records that mention this particular spelling of the name.
Since Maeleigh is a modern invented name, it is challenging to find any notable historical figures or individuals who bore this name in the past. However, here are five individuals named Maile, the name from which Maeleigh is likely derived:
1. Maile Duarte (born 1988), an American professional wrestler and model. 2. Maile Meloy (born 1972), an American novelist and short story writer. 3. Maile Ingle (born 1987), an American former professional soccer player. 4. Maile Fergerstrom (born 1979), an American former professional tennis player. 5. Maile Carmichael (born 1982), an American voice actress and singer.
It is worth noting that these individuals are named Maile, which is the Hawaiian name from which Maeleigh is likely derived. There are no known historical figures specifically recorded with the spelling Maeleigh.
In summary, while the name Maile has its roots in Hawaiian culture, the spelling variation Maeleigh is a modern invention without a clear historical or cultural origin. It does not appear in ancient texts, scriptures, or historical records, and there are no notable historical figures specifically recorded with this particular spelling.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Maeleigh by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Maeleigh was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Maeleigh
- Megan 70,884
- Mia 67,204
- Molly 47,734
- Millie 44,390
- Maisie 32,671
- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Maeleigh: questions and answers
How popular is the name Maeleigh in the UK right now?
In 2011, Maeleigh was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Maeleigh most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 3 babies registered as Maeleigh in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Maeleigh?
A feminine given name of uncertain origin, potentially Irish Gaelic.
How many people are called Maeleigh in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Maeleigh across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.