Malaya

Malaya is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 341 girls in the United States.

Malaya at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Malaya

Malaya belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Malaya first appears in Social Security records in 1977. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #633 in 2013, and in 2024 341 babies received the name — 8,111 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Malaya in US records

First recorded (US)
1977
Best US rank
#633 in 2013
Peak year
2014
Babies named Malaya in 2024
341
Total since 1880
8,111

Malaya in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2008
Best rank
#1102 in 2021
Babies named Malaya in 2025
17
Total since 1996
241

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Malaya mean?

The meaning of Malaya is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Malaya a boy or girl name?

Malaya is a girl name. In 2024, 341 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Malaya?

Malaya comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Malaya?

Malaya first appears in US records in 1977. Its best-ever ranking was #633 in 2013, and 341 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].