Malaysia
How to say it: muh-LAY-zhuh · /məˈleɪʒə/
The Southeast Asian nation used as a given name; the country name derives from the Malay people plus Latin suffix -ia.
Malaysia was the 846th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 269 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 62% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,161 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #846 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 269 |
| Share of births | 1 in 12,324 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −62% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,161 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Entirely a recent arrival, Malaysia crested in the 2010s. Still close to that high, a modest downturn seems probable.
What goes with it
Flowing and breathy with a far flung place name spirit, Malaysia feels open and mobile. Amaya aligns with its modern melody.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Malaysia is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Good to know
- Identical to the country name Malaysia (Southeast Asian nation) — heard as a place name
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