Malayia
Malayia is a girl baby name. Ranked #9,118 in the US, popular nicknames include Mal, May, and Malie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Malayia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1993.
Over 479 babies have been named Malayia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Malayia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,118 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,118
- Total SSA Count
- 12
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Malayia
Malayia is a girl name .
Malayia is currently ranked #9,118 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Malayia include Mal, May, Malie, and Malaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Malayia 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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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis