August vs Malaya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#88
Total SSA Count
3,876
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Auggie, Gus

Playground Safety Score

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Malaya

Girl #813 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"free, independent"

Origin: Tagalog

Cultural Roots

Filipino American Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#813
Total SSA Count
341
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maly, Lay, Maya

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Malaya Rank #813

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #813 for Malaya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

August ___

  • August James
  • August William
  • August Cole
  • August Everett
  • August Thomas
  • August Reid

Malaya ___

  • Malaya Rose
  • Malaya Jean
  • Malaya Grace
  • Malaya Ann
  • Malaya Kate
  • Malaya Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Malaya

Kai Leilani Mateo Isla Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Malaya more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Malaya at #813 in the United States.

What do August and Malaya mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Malaya means "free, independent" (Tagalog origin).

Are August and Malaya boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Malaya is primarily a girl name.

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