Girl nameNot in the current top chartsSteady

Malay

//ˈmeɪleɪ//

2 syllablesPeak year: 20075 lettersStarts with M

Meaning & origin

We're still researching Malay'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.

Malay's popularity over time

Yearly US births named Malay, Social Security Administration data
YearBirths named Malay
200514
200610
200716
20088
200913
20105
20128
20139
20158
20165
20175
20186
20195
20225

Malay through the decades

  • Malay peaked in 2007, when 16 babies were named Malay in the US.

Names like Malay

Similar-sounding names.

Sibling names for Malay

A different sound, a similar rhythm.