Girl · #4,929 in 2026

Malaiyah

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

Current Rank

#4,929

Peak Rank

#3,312 (2022)

Total Babies

464

5-Yr Trend

+17%

2005

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#3312

Peak Rank

464

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Malaiyah

The earliest SSA record of Malaiyah as a baby girl name dates back to 2005, when 6 babies received it. 2022 was its biggest year on record, with 48 newborns named Malaiyah — #3,312 in the national rankings. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 47% of all recorded Malaiyahs. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #4,929 among baby girl names with 27 births, rising sharply (+17% over the past five years). In total, more than 464 Malaiyahs 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

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Names that sound like Malaiyah

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

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Malaya
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Mullion
Mulga
Multa
Melia
Melea
Millea
Million

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Malaiyah

What does the name Malaiyah mean?

Malaiyah is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2005. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Malaiyah in 2026?

In 2026, Malaiyah ranks #4,929 among girls' names in the U.S., with 27 babies given the name that year.

When was Malaiyah most popular?

Malaiyah reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #3,312 that year with 48 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Malaiyah most popular?

Malaiyah has historically been most popular in Ohio, Florida, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Malaiyah.

Is Malaiyah a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Malaiyah?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Malaiyah include Muntaha, Hayzlee, Ladena. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Malaiyah

Malaiyah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 464 births in the dataset. Malaiyah's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #3,312. Use the chart and map above to compare Malaiyah'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.