Malayah
2 countries#1082 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Malayah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,367 births recorded 1994–2025 · currently #1082 · peaked in 2022 with 333 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
50 births recorded 2011–2021 · currently #1962 · peaked in 2021 with 14 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
50 births recorded 2011–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 14 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Malayah’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2815 | — |
| 2007 | #2710 | ↑105 |
| 2008 | #1966 | ↑744 |
| 2009 | #1432 | ↑534 |
| 2010 | #1603 | ↓171 |
| 2011 | #1324 | ↑279 |
| 2012 | #1351 | ↓27 |
| 2013 | #1144 | ↑207 |
| 2014 | #1183 | ↓39 |
| 2015 | #1199 | ↓16 |
| 2016 | #1078 | ↑121 |
| 2017 | #1046 | ↑32 |
| 2018 | #1096 | ↓50 |
| 2019 | #909 | ↑187 |
| 2020 | #942 | ↓33 |
| 2021 | #884 | ↑58 |
| 2022 | #840 | ↑44 |
| 2023 | #967 | ↓127 |
| 2024 | #1066 | ↓99 |
| 2025 | #1082 | ↓16 |
Frequently asked questions about Malayah
Is Malayah a popular name?
Yes — Malayah currently ranks #1082 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Malayah more common for boys or girls?
Malayah is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Malayah most popular?
Malayah peaked in 2022 in United States, with 333 recorded births that year.
Is Malayah rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Malayah’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #13430 in 1994 to #1082 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Malayah?
At least 4,417 babies have been recorded with the name Malayah across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Malayah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Malayah appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Malayah?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Malayah include Aira, Carla, Arlett, Ira.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Malayah in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.