Feminine dossier · first seen 1994
Malayah
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2022
Peak births
333
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1994Peak 20222025
Quick answers about Malayah
How many people are named Malayah?
An estimated 4,332 living Americans are named Malayah.
How rare is Malayah?
Malayah is uncommon among babies today, with 223 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 33% from its 2022 peak.
How old is the typical Malayah?
The median age of a living American named Malayah is approximately 9 years, with most bearers falling between 5 and 14 years old.
Is Malayah still popular?
Yes. Malayah is holding steady, with 223 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Malayah most common?
Malayah has its strongest geographic signal in Georgia, where it appeared 2.4× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Peak year
2022
Decline from peak
33%
2025
223
All-time
4,367
Diaspora map
Malayah spread fast — broke out in Illinois and Michigan (2021) and ran high in 5 states within a decade.
Broke out: Illinois and Michigan, 2021 · over-represented in 5 states over 1 year