Girl nameCurrently #9,955 in the USRising
Malai
2 syllablesPeak year: 20205 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Malai's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Malai's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Malai |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 10 |
Malai through the decades
- Malai peaked in 2020, when 17 babies were named Malai in the US.
- The 2000s were Malai's strongest decade, averaging 13 births a year.
- Malai currently ranks #9,955 in the US and is on the rise.