Malayah
Malayah is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Derived from modern sound patterns; often associated with 'freedom' or 'free' via Tagalog 'malaya'.
Origin and history
Malayah is a modern American name created as a phonetic variant of names like Malaya or Malia. Its popularity has grown steadily in the United States since the early 2000s. It offers a soft, melodic sound that fits alongside popular contemporary name trends.
Popularity in the United States
4,367 babies in the United States have been named Malayah since 1880. It ranks #2659 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #912.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.4 %)
- TX (9 %)
- FL (7.7 %)
- IL (6.8 %)
- GA (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 29 |
| 2000-2010 | 588 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,115 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,635 |
Nicknames
Layah, Maya, Laya
Fun facts
- Malayah has seen a distinct increase in usage in the United States during the 2020s.
- While created modernly in America, its root word 'malaya' means 'free' in Tagalog.