How Many People Are Named Malaiyah?
Complete statistics for the name Malaiyah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Malaiyah is a very rare female name, with only 406 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 812,202 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 409 recorded births happening since 2000 and a peak in 2022.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 9All 409 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Malaiyah Through the Generations
Malaiyah emerged as a name in the early 2000s, gaining popularity steadily until its peak in 2022 with 48 births. Today, the majority of people named Malaiyah are under 30, indicating its status as a newer-generation name. With no recorded births among those aged 30-60 or over 60, it's clear that Malaiyah is a name embraced by younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Malaiyah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Malaiyah
How Many People Have the Name Malaiyah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 406 people in the United States currently share the name Malaiyah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 812,202 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Malaiyah a Common or Rare Name?
Malaiyah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Malaiyah Mean?
Malaiyah means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Malaiyah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Malaiyah Most Popular?
The name Malaiyah reached peak popularity in 2022, with 48 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Malaiyah?
Approximately 406 people named Malaiyah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 409. That works out to roughly 1 in 812,202 Americans.
Is Malaiyah a rare name?
Malaiyah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 812,202 Americans has this name.
What does the name Malaiyah mean?
Malaiyah means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Malaiyah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Malaiyah are male and 100% are female.
When was Malaiyah most popular?
Malaiyah peaked in 2022 with 48 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.