Girl · #14,553 in 2026

Malaila

Name: Popularity of the name Malaila in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Malaila, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#14,553

Peak Rank

#13,149 (2013)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2009

First Year

2014

Last Year

2013

Peak Year

#13149

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Malaila

Malaila first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2009, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 7 Malailas were born — ranking #13,149 that year. As of 2026, Malaila ranks #14,553 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 18 Malailas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Malaila

Phonetically similar names — useful when Malaila is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Molalla
Melilla
Malaya
Mullally
Mullaly
Malatia
Melillo
Mellowly
Militia
Malaysia
Mckayla
Malasia

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Malaila

What does the name Malaila mean?

Malaila is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2009. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Malaila in 2026?

In 2026, Malaila ranks #14,553 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Malaila most popular?

Malaila reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #13,149 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Malaila a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Malaila is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Malaila?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Malaila include Olyve, Lilien, Larke. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Malaila

Malaila is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2009 and has accumulated 18 births in the dataset. Malaila's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #13,149. Use the chart and map above to compare Malaila's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.