How Many People Are Named Malayla?
Complete statistics for the name Malayla: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Malayla is a very rare female name, with only 302 people named Malayla living in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,093,113 Americans. All of these Malaylas are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 2 are known for their diplomatic nature and ability to mediate.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 11All 304 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: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Malayla Through the Generations
Malayla emerged as a name in the early 2010s, peaking in popularity in 2013 with 26 births. Since then, it's maintained a steady presence, though not reaching those heights again. With an average age of 11, Malayla is clearly a name chosen by younger parents, reflecting contemporary naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Malayla's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Malayla
How Many People Have the Name Malayla?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 302 people in the United States currently share the name Malayla. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,093,113 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Malayla a Common or Rare Name?
Malayla 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 Malayla Mean?
Malayla means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Malayla in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Malayla Most Popular?
The name Malayla reached peak popularity in 2013, with 26 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 Malayla?
Approximately 302 people named Malayla live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 304. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,093,113 Americans.
Is Malayla a rare name?
Malayla is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,093,113 Americans has this name.
What does the name Malayla mean?
Malayla means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Malayla more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Malayla are male and 100% are female.
When was Malayla most popular?
Malayla peaked in 2013 with 26 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.