Malaysia
Every Malaysia since 1987 — 11,031 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Malaysia
Malaysia is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #958 in 2025 with 269 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 11,031 American babies have been named Malaysia. Its peak came in 2014, when 824 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 Malaysia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Malaysia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 269 | #958 |
| 2024 | 317 | #855 |
| 2023 | 363 | #777 |
| 2022 | 489 | #610 |
| 2021 | 483 | #616 |
| 2020 | 466 | #624 |
| 2019 | 548 | #556 |
| 2018 | 628 | #497 |
| 2017 | 661 | #473 |
| 2016 | 687 | #465 |
| 2015 | 725 | #436 |
| 2014 | 824 | #397 |
| 2013 | 635 | #480 |
| 2012 | 515 | #570 |
| 2011 | 266 | #961 |
| 2010 | 222 | #1,112 |
| 2009 | 215 | #1,171 |
| 2008 | 208 | #1,220 |
| 2007 | 177 | #1,368 |
| 2006 | 207 | #1,178 |
| 2005 | 234 | #1,033 |
| 2004 | 178 | #1,235 |
| 2003 | 200 | #1,104 |
| 2002 | 186 | #1,125 |
| 2001 | 194 | #1,095 |
| 2000 | 211 | #1,005 |
| 1995 | 78 | #1,829 |
| 1990 | 28 | #3,774 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Malaysia in 2025?
Malaysia ranked #958 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 269 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Malaysia?
11,031 babies have been named Malaysia in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Malaysia most popular?
Malaysia peaked in 2014, when 824 newborns received the name.
Is Malaysia a boy or girl name?
Malaysia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Malaysia rising or falling?
Malaysia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.