Malaija

Malaija is a girl baby name. Ranked #27,006 in the US, popular nicknames include Mal, May, and Malie.

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Girl Name #27,006 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Malaija is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Malaija often also consider Asmitha, Deziya, Nyel .

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Historical Record

Malaija first appeared in US Social Security records in 2005.

Over 34 babies have been named Malaija in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Malaija is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,006 for girl names in the US .

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#27,006
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#27,006
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Malani #331 Malaya #813 Malaysia #858 Malayah #1073 Malak #1665 Malaika #2198 Malahni #4183 Malanii #4291

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Mal May Malie Malaie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Malaija

Is Malaija a boy or girl name?
Malaija is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Malaija?
Malaija is currently ranked #27006 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Malaija?
Common nicknames for Malaija include Mal, May, Malie, and Malaie.
Is Malaija a common or rare name?
Malaija is an uncommon name, ranked #27006 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Malaija?
Malaija pairs well with Asmitha, Deziya, Nyel, Alaziah in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Malaija?
Related spellings include Malani, Malaya, Malaysia, Malayah.

About the Name Malaija

Malaija is a girl name .

Malaija is currently ranked #27,006 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Malaija include Mal, May, Malie, and Malaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Malaija 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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