Feminine dossier · first seen 1977
Malaya
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2014
Peak births
449
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1977Peak 20142025
Quick answers about Malaya
How many people are named Malaya?
An estimated 8,394 living Americans are named Malaya.
How rare is Malaya?
Malaya is uncommon among babies today, with 351 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 21.8% from its 2014 peak.
How old is the typical Malaya?
The median age of a living American named Malaya is approximately 11 years, with most bearers falling between 6 and 17 years old.
Is Malaya still popular?
Yes. Malaya is holding steady, with 351 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Malaya most common?
Malaya has its strongest geographic signal in South Carolina, where it appeared 3.1× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Peak year
2014
Decline from peak
21.8%
2025
351
All-time
8,467
Diaspora map
Malaya broke out in Louisiana and Ohio (2009) and became over-represented in 12 states over 13 years.
Broke out: Louisiana and Ohio, 2009 · over-represented in 12 states over 13 years