Malaya
Malaya is a girl name that ranked #813 in the US in 2024. SSA records show it has appeared in official baby name data since 1977. Its best recorded rank was #633 in 2013.
Latest rank
#813
Peak rank
#633
Reached in 2013
Total recorded usage
6,584
Available where official count data exists
First recorded year
1977
What To Know About Malaya
Malaya is still an actively ranked US name in 2024. It is visible enough to feel recognizable, but not so common that it blends into every classroom list.
SSA data shows Malaya appearing in official records as far back as 1977, which gives parents a concrete sense of how long the name has been in use.
Its strongest recorded US position was #633 in 2013, which helps frame whether today's ranking reflects a long plateau, a comeback, or a step down from an earlier peak.
Popularity Trend
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Page Notes
Editorial status: draft
Confidence: low
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