Malyah
Every Malyah since 1998 — 300 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Malyah
Malyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,296 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 300 American babies have been named Malyah. Its peak came in 2010, when 25 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 Malyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Malyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,296 |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,990 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,380 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,853 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,791 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,810 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,428 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,435 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,441 |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,327 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,163 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,786 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,742 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,672 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,972 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5,535 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,564 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,974 |
| 2007 | 6 | #16,806 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,374 |
| 2005 | 5 | #18,168 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,465 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,762 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,670 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Malyah in 2025?
Malyah ranked #14,296 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Malyah?
300 babies have been named Malyah in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Malyah most popular?
Malyah peaked in 2010, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Malyah a boy or girl name?
Malyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Malyah rising or falling?
Malyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.