Girl nameCurrently #813 in the USSteady
Malaya
3 syllablesPeak year: 20146 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Malaya'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.
Malaya's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Malaya |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 1997 | 28 |
| 1998 | 42 |
| 1999 | 48 |
| 2000 | 84 |
| 2001 | 97 |
| 2002 | 116 |
| 2003 | 126 |
| 2004 | 169 |
| 2005 | 212 |
| 2006 | 276 |
| 2007 | 261 |
| 2008 | 263 |
| 2009 | 376 |
| 2010 | 318 |
| 2011 | 288 |
| 2012 | 350 |
| 2013 | 444 |
| 2014 | 449 |
| 2015 | 391 |
| 2016 | 442 |
| 2017 | 413 |
| 2018 | 379 |
| 2019 | 432 |
| 2020 | 428 |
| 2021 | 445 |
| 2022 | 415 |
| 2023 | 315 |
| 2024 | 341 |
Malaya through the decades
- Malaya peaked in 2014, when 449 babies were named Malaya in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Malaya has risen 24% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Malaya currently ranks #813 in the US and is holding steady.