How Many People Are Named Malayna?
Complete statistics for the name Malayna: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Malayna is a very rare female name, with only 1,355 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 243,609 Americans. The majority of those named Malayna are under 30, with the peak year being 2004 when 106 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 is often associated with leadership and vision, suggesting that people named Malayna might be natural leaders with a strong sense of purpose.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 17All 1,367 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: 2004Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Malayna Through the Generations
Malayna, a name that's seen its peak and is now declining, was most popular in 2004 with 106 births. Today, there are 1,355 people named Malayna in the US, with 1,266 under 30 years old, showing how modern and trendy this name really is. It's a very rare name, with only 9 people born each year on average since its peak, and it's not common outside the US.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Malayna's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Malayna
How Many People Have the Name Malayna?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,355 people in the United States currently share the name Malayna. That works out to roughly 1 in every 243,609 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Malayna a Common or Rare Name?
Malayna 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 Malayna Mean?
Malayna means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Malayna in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Malayna Most Popular?
The name Malayna reached peak popularity in 2004, with 106 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Malayna?
Approximately 1,355 people named Malayna live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,367. That works out to roughly 1 in 243,609 Americans.
Is Malayna a rare name?
Malayna is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 243,609 Americans has this name.
What does the name Malayna mean?
Malayna means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Malayna more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Malayna are male and 100% are female.
When was Malayna most popular?
Malayna peaked in 2004 with 106 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.