Malaya
girl name#774 in 2025Malaya entered the US charts in 1977, peaked at #633 in 2013, ranks #774 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1977–2025
#774
rank today
#633
peak (2013)
351
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #7781 |
| 1980s | #10345 |
| 1990s | #5459 |
| 2000s | #1304 |
| 2010s | #730 |
| 2020s | #746 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Malaya has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 8,400 people named Malaya are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Malaya is a kid of about 10 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Malaya in 2025?
- Malaya ranks #774 among US girl names in 2025, with 351 babies given the name.
- When was the name Malaya most popular?
- Malaya peaked in 2013, reaching #633 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Malaya with classmates?
- Malaya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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