Maddie vs Malaya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Maddie Rank #837
Malaya Rank #813

Malaya is more popular, ranked #813 vs #837 for Maddie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maddie ___

  • Maddie Rose
  • Maddie Grace
  • Maddie Elizabeth
  • Maddie Claire
  • Maddie Jean
  • Maddie Louise

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 Maddie

Lily Sophie Jake Caleb Nora

If you choose Malaya

Kai Leilani Mateo Isla Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maddie or Malaya more popular?

Malaya is more popular, ranked #813 compared to Maddie at #837 in the United States.

What do Maddie and Malaya mean?

Maddie means "high tower" (Hebrew origin). Malaya means "free, independent" (Tagalog origin).

Are Maddie and Malaya boy or girl names?

Maddie is primarily a girl name. Malaya is primarily a girl name.

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