Malaya

Girl name

Malaya has been given to 8,467 babies in the U.S. since 1977. It peaked in 2014 and currently ranks #775 for girls (2025).

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

8,467

Peak year

2014 (449 babies)

Rank in 2025

#775 for girls

First recorded

1977

10-year trend

▼ -10%

Gender split

All girls

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Malaya.

8,451 babies since 1924

8,491 babies since 1892

8,502 babies since 1915

8,504 babies since 1949

8,527 babies since 1984

8,569 babies since 1972

8,595 babies since 1974

8,601 babies since 1981

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