Girl · #13,584 in 2026

Malayjah

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

Current Rank

#13,584

Peak Rank

#7,142 (2012)

Total Babies

158

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2004

First Year

2022

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#7142

Peak Rank

158

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Malayjah

Malayjah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2004, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 17 Malayjahs were born — ranking #7,142 that year. As of 2026, Malayjah ranks #13,584 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 158 Malayjahs 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

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Names that sound like Malayjah

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

Malaysia
Malasia
Malatia
Militia
Malaya
Malecha
Milicia
Malachi
Malaysian
Malachy
Malacia
Muleta

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Malayjah

What does the name Malayjah mean?

Malayjah is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Malayjah in 2026?

In 2026, Malayjah ranks #13,584 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Malayjah most popular?

Malayjah reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #7,142 that year with 17 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Malayjah a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Malayjah?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Malayjah include Halona, Kiela, Sarahbeth. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Malayjah

Malayjah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 158 births in the dataset. Malayjah's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #7,142. Use the chart and map above to compare Malayjah'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.