Girl nameCurrently #5,084 in the USRising
Malaia
3 syllablesPeak year: 20216 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Malaia'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.
Malaia's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Malaia |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 35 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2024 | 26 |
Malaia through the decades
- Malaia peaked in 2021, when 40 babies were named Malaia in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Malaia has risen 51% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Malaia currently ranks #5,084 in the US and is on the rise.