US Popularity:1353
Origin:Filipino
Meaning:Free, independent; From the Malay Peninsula
Help baby spread their wings with zero limits with the name Malaya. This feminine name has Filipino roots and means “free” or “independent,” always reminding baby that their destiny is all theirs to decide. Malaya is also connected to the Malay Peninsula, which holds Malaysia, southern Thailand, and Myanmar. If you want to inspire baby to keep their mind open and explore different cultures and traditions, the name Malaya is sure to feed their wanderlust.

Malaya Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Malaya is currently #3512 on The Bump
Girl:Malaya is currently #1579 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Malaya is currently #1353 in U.S. births
Girl:Malaya is currently #519 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#1353
in 2022
- 72
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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