Malaya
Every Malaya since 1977 — 8,467 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Malaya
Malaya is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #775 in 2025 with 351 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 8,467 American babies have been named Malaya. Its peak came in 2014, when 449 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Malaya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Malaya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 351 | #775 |
| 2024 | 341 | #813 |
| 2023 | 315 | #852 |
| 2022 | 416 | #708 |
| 2021 | 447 | #666 |
| 2020 | 429 | #667 |
| 2019 | 432 | #671 |
| 2018 | 380 | #736 |
| 2017 | 413 | #702 |
| 2016 | 442 | #667 |
| 2015 | 391 | #726 |
| 2014 | 449 | #638 |
| 2013 | 444 | #633 |
| 2012 | 350 | #783 |
| 2011 | 288 | #908 |
| 2010 | 318 | #846 |
| 2009 | 376 | #758 |
| 2008 | 263 | #1,008 |
| 2007 | 261 | #1,017 |
| 2006 | 276 | #947 |
| 2005 | 212 | #1,118 |
| 2004 | 169 | #1,272 |
| 2003 | 126 | #1,539 |
| 2002 | 116 | #1,601 |
| 2001 | 97 | #1,828 |
| 2000 | 84 | #1,994 |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,846 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,912 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,419 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Malaya in 2025?
Malaya ranked #775 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 351 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Malaya?
8,467 babies have been named Malaya in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Malaya most popular?
Malaya peaked in 2014, when 449 newborns received the name.
Is Malaya a boy or girl name?
Malaya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Malaya rising or falling?
Malaya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.