How Many People Are Named Maliya?

Complete statistics for the name Maliya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Maliya
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Maliya means 'queen' in Sanskrit, making it a regal choice. That's just 1 in 133,711 Americans who have this name, with around 2,468 people living today. The majority, 99%, are under 30, showing its status as a truly modern name.

~2,468
Living in US
1 in 133,711
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Queen
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Regal Determined Confident
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,468
Worldwide Bearers
#45,663
Global Rank
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
71
🇺🇸 United States
68
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
44
🇲🇾 Malaysia
42
🇷🇺 Russia
21
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
20
🇿🇦 South Africa
8
🇨🇲 Cameroon
4
🇩🇿 Algeria
4
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,468 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
2,455
Would be under 30 (99%)
32
Would be 30–60 (1%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 2,487 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: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Maliya Through the Generations

Maliya peaked in popularity in 2009 with 192 births, marking a high point for this name. Since then, it's seen a slow decline, but remains a favorite among younger generations. With most Maliyas under 30, it's clear this name is embraced by those looking for something fresh and contemporary.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 267
Florida 156
Texas 148
Georgia 80
New York 79
North Carolina 54
Illinois 53
Pennsylvania 45
Michigan 39
Ohio 36

✨ Similar Names to Maliya

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Maliya's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Maliya

How Many People Have the Name Maliya?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,468 people in the United States currently share the name Maliya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 133,711 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Maliya a Common or Rare Name?

Maliya 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 Maliya Mean?

Maliya means "queen" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Maliya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Maliya Most Popular?

The name Maliya reached peak popularity in 2009, with 192 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Maliya?

Approximately 2,468 people named Maliya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,487. That works out to roughly 1 in 133,711 Americans.

Is Maliya a rare name?

Maliya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 133,711 Americans has this name.

What does the name Maliya mean?

Maliya means "queen" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Maliya more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Maliya are male and 100% are female.

When was Maliya most popular?

Maliya peaked in 2009 with 192 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,468
All-Time Births2,487
1 in X1 in 133,711
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2009
World Rank#45,663
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.