Malaysia
Malaysia is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Land of the Malays.
Origin and history
Malaysia is a modern English given name derived directly from the Southeast Asian nation's name. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries as part of a trend toward place-name usage. Today, it remains a moderately popular choice for baby girls.
Popularity in the United States
11,031 babies in the United States have been named Malaysia since 1880. It ranks #1547 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #698.
States where it is most popular
- GA (8.9 %)
- FL (8.9 %)
- TX (7.5 %)
- CA (6.5 %)
- LA (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 | 41 |
| 1990-2000 | 882 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,010 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,711 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,387 |
Famous people named Malaysia
- Malaysia Pargo: Reality TV Personality, Designer
Fun facts
- The name directly adopts the nation's name, which combines the indigenous ethnic term 'Malay' with the Latinate suffix '-ia'.
- Malaysia entered the U.S. top 1,000 names for girls in the late 1990s and has remained steadily used since.