Girl nameCurrently #1,070 in the USRising
Malayah
3 syllablesPeak year: 20227 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Malayah'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.
Malayah's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Malayah |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 30 |
| 2003 | 30 |
| 2004 | 43 |
| 2005 | 52 |
| 2006 | 62 |
| 2007 | 67 |
| 2008 | 107 |
| 2009 | 163 |
| 2010 | 135 |
| 2011 | 176 |
| 2012 | 173 |
| 2013 | 210 |
| 2014 | 207 |
| 2015 | 209 |
| 2016 | 241 |
| 2017 | 246 |
| 2018 | 227 |
| 2019 | 291 |
| 2020 | 271 |
| 2021 | 307 |
| 2022 | 333 |
| 2023 | 267 |
| 2024 | 232 |
Malayah through the decades
- Malayah peaked in 2022, when 333 babies were named Malayah in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Malayah has risen 94% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Malayah currently ranks #1,070 in the US and is on the rise.