How Many People Are Named Malayia?
Complete statistics for the name Malayia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Malayia is a very rare female name, with only 475 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 694,289 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 98% of those named Malayia being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 14All 479 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: 2013Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Malayia Through the Generations
Malayia emerged as a name in the early 2000s, reaching its peak popularity in 2013 with 30 births. Since then, it has maintained a slow but steady rise, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. The average age of people named Malayia is 14, indicating that most were born around 2009, aligning closely with the name's surge in popularity.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Malayia's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Malayia
How Many People Have the Name Malayia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 475 people in the United States currently share the name Malayia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 694,289 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Malayia a Common or Rare Name?
Malayia 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 Malayia Mean?
Malayia means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Malayia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Malayia Most Popular?
The name Malayia reached peak popularity in 2013, with 30 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Malayia?
Approximately 475 people named Malayia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 479. That works out to roughly 1 in 694,289 Americans.
Is Malayia a rare name?
Malayia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 694,289 Americans has this name.
What does the name Malayia mean?
Malayia means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Malayia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Malayia are male and 100% are female.
When was Malayia most popular?
Malayia peaked in 2013 with 30 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.