Malay
girl nameMalay entered the US charts in 2005, peaked at #7733 in 2007, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2005–2025
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rank today
#7733
peak (2007)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #9540 |
| 2010s | #14184 |
| 2020s | #15306 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Malay are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Malay alive today was born around 2009, making them about 16 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Malay in 2025?
- Malay is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Malay most popular?
- Malay peaked in 2007, reaching #7733 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Malay with classmates?
- Malay will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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