Malayah

Malayah 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 232 girls in the United States.

Malayah at a glance

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

About the name Malayah

Malayah 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, Malayah first appears in Social Security records in 1994. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #841 in 2022, and in 2024 232 babies received the name — 4,142 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Malayah in US records

First recorded (US)
1994
Best US rank
#841 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Malayah in 2024
232
Total since 1880
4,142

Malayah in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2011
Best rank
#1849 in 2022
Babies named Malayah in 2025
7
Total since 1996
98

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Malayah mean?

The meaning of Malayah 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 Malayah a boy or girl name?

Malayah is a girl name. In 2024, 232 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Malayah?

Malayah comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Malayah?

Malayah first appears in US records in 1994. Its best-ever ranking was #841 in 2022, and 232 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].