Malayah
How to say it: muh-LY-uh · /məˈlaɪə/
Variant spelling of Malaya or Malia; phonetic elaboration possibly related to Mary (Hebrew 'beloved').
Malayah was the 508th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 223 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to slip to #571 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #508 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 223 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,775 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −4% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #571 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost all use of Malayah belongs to the last forty years, with the 2020s marking its high point. It stands at its peak for now, but a dip seems ahead.
What goes with it
Gentle and lilting with three open syllables, Malayah feels modern and melodic. Amiyah fits alongside.
Nicknames
- Maya
- Mala
- Laya
Honouring a Malayah in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Malayah is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
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