Malaia
Every Malaia since 1997 — 422 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Malaia
Malaia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,833 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 422 American babies have been named Malaia. Its peak came in 2021, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Malaia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Malaia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #4,833 |
| 2024 | 26 | #5,099 |
| 2023 | 34 | #4,247 |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,418 |
| 2021 | 40 | #3,777 |
| 2020 | 35 | #4,054 |
| 2019 | 30 | #4,616 |
| 2018 | 17 | #6,989 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,341 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,819 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,599 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,340 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,816 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,477 |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,661 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,398 |
| 2009 | 16 | #7,937 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,316 |
| 2007 | 24 | #5,833 |
| 2006 | 18 | #7,041 |
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| 2004 | 7 | #13,657 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,368 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Malaia in 2025?
Malaia ranked #4,833 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Malaia?
422 babies have been named Malaia in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Malaia most popular?
Malaia peaked in 2021, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Malaia a boy or girl name?
Malaia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Malaia rising or falling?
Malaia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.