Malay
Pronunciation: [ m-AYL-ay ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Malay is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AYL-ay.
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Malay first appeared in US Social Security records in 2005.
Over 117 babies have been named Malay in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Malay is past its peak , currently ranked #49,125 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #49,125
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Malay
Malay is a girl name .
Malay is currently ranked #49,125 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Malay include Mal, May, Maie, and Malkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Malay 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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