Malya
Girl nameMalya has been given to 284 babies in the U.S. since 1996. It peaked in 2016. In 2025, about 1 in 200,908 girls was named Malya.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
284
Peak year
2016 (20 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1996
10-year trend
▼ -33%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Malya — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Malya.
Sibling name ideas for Malya
Same era and popularity as Malya, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Malya?
Malya has been given to 284 babies in the U.S. since 1996. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Malya peak?
Malya peaked in 2016, when 20 babies were given the name.
Is Malya a girl or boy name?
Malya is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Malya are girls).
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