Malaya
Malaya: name meaning, origin and popularity
Girl name#775 in 2025
How popular is Malaya?
#775girls, 2025
351U.S. babies in 2025
#633peak rank (2013)
8,467babies since 1880
Since 1880, 8,467 girls in the U.S. have been named Malaya. Its highest rank for girls was #633 in 2013. In 2025 it ranked #775 for girls, with 351 babies given the name.
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Malaya FAQ
How popular is the name Malaya?
Since 1880, 8,467 girls in the U.S. have been named Malaya. Its highest rank for girls was #633 in 2013. In 2025 it ranked #775 for girls, with 351 babies given the name.
Is Malaya a boy or girl name?
Malaya is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 8,467 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).