How Many People Are Named Malyah?
Complete statistics for the name Malyah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Malyah is a very rare female name, with only 292 people living in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,130,893 Americans. All of those named Malyah are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 294 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: 2010Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Malyah Through the Generations
Malyah emerged as a name in the United States around 2010, peaking that year with 25 births. Since then, it has maintained a stable presence, with no recorded births in the last decade. The name's popularity is concentrated among younger individuals, with all 294 instances being under 30 years old, indicating a strong association with contemporary naming trends.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Malyah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Malyah
How Many People Have the Name Malyah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 292 people in the United States currently share the name Malyah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,130,893 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Malyah a Common or Rare Name?
Malyah 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 Malyah Mean?
Malyah means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Malyah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Malyah Most Popular?
The name Malyah reached peak popularity in 2010, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Malyah?
Approximately 292 people named Malyah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 294. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,130,893 Americans.
Is Malyah a rare name?
Malyah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,130,893 Americans has this name.
What does the name Malyah mean?
Malyah means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Malyah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Malyah are male and 100% are female.
When was Malyah most popular?
Malyah peaked in 2010 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.