Girl nameCurrently #857 in the USFalling
Malaysia
//məˈleɪʒə//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20148 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Malaysia'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.
Malaysia's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Malaysia |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 28 |
| 1991 | 42 |
| 1992 | 54 |
| 1993 | 59 |
| 1994 | 77 |
| 1995 | 78 |
| 1996 | 124 |
| 1997 | 125 |
| 1998 | 143 |
| 1999 | 152 |
| 2000 | 211 |
| 2001 | 194 |
| 2002 | 186 |
| 2003 | 200 |
| 2004 | 178 |
| 2005 | 234 |
| 2006 | 207 |
| 2007 | 177 |
| 2008 | 208 |
| 2009 | 215 |
| 2010 | 222 |
| 2011 | 266 |
| 2012 | 515 |
| 2013 | 635 |
| 2014 | 822 |
| 2015 | 725 |
| 2016 | 687 |
| 2017 | 660 |
| 2018 | 627 |
| 2019 | 547 |
| 2020 | 465 |
| 2021 | 483 |
| 2022 | 489 |
| 2023 | 363 |
| 2024 | 314 |
Malaysia through the decades
- Malaysia peaked in 2014, when 822 babies were named Malaysia in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Malaysia has risen 53% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Malaysia currently ranks #857 in the US and is cooling off.