Malayah
girl name#1082 in 2025Malayah entered the US charts in 1994, peaked at #840 in 2022, ranks #1082 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1994–2025
#1082
rank today
#840
peak (2022)
223
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #11430 |
| 2000s | #3644 |
| 2010s | #1193 |
| 2020s | #964 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Malayah has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 4,300 people named Malayah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Malayah is a kid of about 8 — 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 Malayah in 2025?
- Malayah ranks #1082 among US girl names in 2025, with 223 babies given the name.
- When was the name Malayah most popular?
- Malayah peaked in 2022, reaching #840 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Malayah with classmates?
- Malayah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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