Malaia
Girl nameMalaia has been given to 422 babies in the U.S. since 1997. It peaked in 2021. In 2025, about 1 in 57,402 girls was named Malaia.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
422
Peak year
2021 (40 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1997
10-year trend
▲ +180%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Malaia — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Malaia.
Sibling name ideas for Malaia
Same era and popularity as Malaia, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Malaia?
Malaia has been given to 422 babies in the U.S. since 1997. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Malaia peak?
Malaia peaked in 2021, when 40 babies were given the name.
Is Malaia a girl or boy name?
Malaia is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Malaia are girls).
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