Malaylah
Malaylah is a girl baby name. Ranked #25,428 in the US, popular nicknames include Mal, May, and Malie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Malaylah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2017.
Over 16 babies have been named Malaylah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Malaylah is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #25,428 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #25,428
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Malaylah
Malaylah is a girl name .
Malaylah is currently ranked #25,428 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Malaylah include Mal, May, Malie, and Malaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Malaylah include Malani, Malaya, Malaysia, Malayah, Malak . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis