US Popularity Rank: 6389

Origin: Arabic

Meaning: Beautiful, gorgeous, elegant

Meaning "beautiful," Maliha is a pretty, melodic feminine name of Arabic origins. It takes its interpretation directly from the word malih, which also means "gorgeous" and "elegant." Pakistani-American writer Maliha Masood helped make the name a household one, as an author of creative nonfiction and two travel memoirs. Her books Zaatar Days, Henna Nights, and Dizzy In Karachi mainly focus on topics such as women, culture, and Islam. Baby Maliha will see the beauty in such art and feel inspired to create their own masterpiece.