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2003

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#2551

Peak Rank

463

Total Count

23

Years Active

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## The Story of Malayiah

The earliest SSA record of Malayiah as a baby girl name dates back to 2003, when 11 babies received it. 2022 was its biggest year on record, with 69 newborns named Malayiah — #2,551 in the national rankings. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 53% of all recorded Malayiahs. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #4,297 among baby girl names with 33 births, rising sharply (+89% over the past five years). In total, more than 463 Malayiahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Malayiah

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

* Malatia
* [Malaysia](/malaysia)
* [Malaya](/malaya)
* [Malasia](/malasia)
* Muleta
* [Melaina](/melaina)
* Militia
* [Molina](/molina)
* [Melena](/melena)
* Melaena
* [Melissa](/melissa)
* Malacca

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Malayiah

What does the name Malayiah mean?

Malayiah is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2003\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Malayiah in 2026?

In 2026, Malayiah ranks #4,297 among girls' names in the U.S., with 33 babies given the name that year.

When was Malayiah most popular?

Malayiah reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #2,551 that year with 69 babies given the name.

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

Malayiah has historically been most popular in Louisiana, North Carolina, Georgia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Malayiah.

Is Malayiah a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Malayiah?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Malayiah include Astra, Rorie, Arelys. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👧AstraPeak #2551](/astra)[👧RoriePeak #2551](/rorie)[👧ArelysPeak #2551](/arelys)[👧MorriganPeak #2551](/morrigan)[👧KaylaniePeak #2551](/kaylanie)[👧HaizleePeak #2551](/haizlee)[👧HenniePeak #2552](/hennie)[👧CleviePeak #2552](/clevie)

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## About the name Malayiah 

Malayiah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 463 births in the dataset. Malayiah's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #2,551\. Use the chart and map above to compare Malayiah's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2022 → ](/year/2022)
* [ Names of the 2020s → ](/decade/2020s)
* [ Names starting with "M" → ](/letter/m)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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. 

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