Name Legacy

Malaya

Recorded 1977–2025 · United States

Malaya was most popular in 2014, when 449 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,239 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,506, with 351 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 8,467 people named Malaya.

Most popular in2014
Rank that year#1,239
Births that year449
Total since 18808,467

Malaya over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Malaya’s peak in 2014. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org