Malayla
Every Malayla since 2004 — 323 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Malayla
Malayla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,248 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2004, 323 American babies have been named Malayla. Its peak came in 2013, when 26 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 Malayla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Malayla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | #6,248 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,260 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,892 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,419 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,880 |
| 2020 | 16 | #7,107 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,926 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,164 |
| 2017 | 21 | #5,961 |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,324 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,378 |
| 2014 | 24 | #5,566 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,246 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,457 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,796 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,946 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,305 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,525 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,566 |
| 2006 | 10 | #11,128 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,643 |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,785 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Malayla in 2025?
Malayla ranked #6,248 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Malayla?
323 babies have been named Malayla in the United States since 2004, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Malayla most popular?
Malayla peaked in 2013, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Malayla a boy or girl name?
Malayla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Malayla rising or falling?
Malayla is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.