Malayia
Every Malayia since 1993 — 490 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Malayia
Malayia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,248 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 490 American babies have been named Malayia. Its peak came in 2013, when 30 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 Malayia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Malayia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,248 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,760 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,891 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,618 |
| 2021 | 26 | #5,038 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,305 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,108 |
| 2018 | 27 | #4,955 |
| 2017 | 26 | #5,137 |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,937 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,400 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,402 |
| 2013 | 30 | #4,715 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,777 |
| 2011 | 21 | #6,264 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,756 |
| 2009 | 29 | #5,037 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,617 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,464 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,513 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,227 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,660 |
| 2003 | 8 | #11,986 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,234 |
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| 2000 | 10 | #9,615 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Malayia in 2025?
Malayia ranked #9,248 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Malayia?
490 babies have been named Malayia in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Malayia most popular?
Malayia peaked in 2013, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Malayia a boy or girl name?
Malayia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Malayia rising or falling?
Malayia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.