Girl · #8,189 in 2026

Malayla

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

Current Rank

#8,189

Peak Rank

#5,143 (2013)

Total Babies

328

5-Yr Trend

-30%

2004

First Year

2026

Last Year

2013

Peak Year

#5143

Peak Rank

328

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Malayla

Malayla first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2004, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 26 Malaylas were born — ranking #5,143 that year. As of 2026, Malayla ranks #8,189 for baby girls with 12 births, falling sharply (-30%). In total, more than 328 Malaylas 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 Malayla

Phonetically similar names — useful when Malayla 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 Malayla

What does the name Malayla mean?

Malayla 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 Malayla in 2026?

In 2026, Malayla ranks #8,189 among girls' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Malayla most popular?

Malayla reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #5,143 that year with 26 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Malayla a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Malayla?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Malayla include Aerie, Meia, Sophea. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Malayla

Malayla is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 328 births in the dataset. Malayla's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #5,143. Use the chart and map above to compare Malayla'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.