Malayna
Every Malayna since 1987 — 1,392 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Malayna
Malayna is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,176 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 1,392 American babies have been named Malayna. Its peak came in 2004, when 106 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Malayna stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Malayna year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | #5,176 |
| 2024 | 30 | #4,627 |
| 2023 | 38 | #3,959 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,171 |
| 2021 | 34 | #4,211 |
| 2020 | 34 | #4,130 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3,976 |
| 2018 | 28 | #4,847 |
| 2017 | 44 | #3,525 |
| 2016 | 44 | #3,563 |
| 2015 | 42 | #3,687 |
| 2014 | 51 | #3,213 |
| 2013 | 48 | #3,353 |
| 2012 | 53 | #3,155 |
| 2011 | 55 | #3,080 |
| 2010 | 55 | #3,068 |
| 2009 | 50 | #3,335 |
| 2008 | 51 | #3,301 |
| 2007 | 67 | #2,739 |
| 2006 | 75 | #2,474 |
| 2005 | 83 | #2,219 |
| 2004 | 106 | #1,806 |
| 2003 | 43 | #3,400 |
| 2002 | 35 | #3,774 |
| 2001 | 30 | #4,160 |
| 2000 | 36 | #3,633 |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,847 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,913 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Malayna in 2025?
Malayna ranked #5,176 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Malayna?
1,392 babies have been named Malayna in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Malayna most popular?
Malayna peaked in 2004, when 106 newborns received the name.
Is Malayna a boy or girl name?
Malayna is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Malayna rising or falling?
Malayna is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.