Malaya vs Kenna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malaya

Girl #813 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free, independent"

Origin: Tagalog

Filipino American Hawaiian

✓ All Clear

Girl #724 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

✓ All Clear

Malaya Rank #813

Kenna Rank #724

Kenna is more popular, ranked #724 vs #813 for Malaya.

Is Malaya or Kenna more popular?

Kenna is more popular, ranked #724 compared to Malaya at #813 in the United States.

What do Malaya and Kenna mean?

Malaya means "free, independent" (Tagalog origin). Kenna means "born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Malaya and Kenna boy or girl names?

Malaya is primarily a girl name. Kenna is primarily a girl name.