Malay
Girl nameMalay has been given to 117 babies in the U.S. since 2005. It peaked in 2007.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
117
Peak year
2007 (16 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
2005
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Malay — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Malay.
Sibling name ideas for Malay
Same era and popularity as Malay, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Malay?
Malay has been given to 117 babies in the U.S. since 2005. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Malay peak?
Malay peaked in 2007, when 16 babies were given the name.
Is Malay a girl or boy name?
Malay is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Malay are girls).
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