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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Malaiya — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Malaini|Malaiyah
SanskritGirl↑↑ Surging

Malaiya

muh-LAY-uh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#4963
↑↑ Surging
#4963
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 14
Peak rank
#3530 in 2021
5yr change
+529 ranks
Birth frequency
7.5 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #4963 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Sanskrit girl names
Malaiya

Popularity score: 14  ·  SSA Rank: #4963

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+529 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
11 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
SanskritIndianGirl3-syllableRareNatureRomanticMeaningfulRisingModern-Traditional
Character
creative spiritgraceful strengthartistic soulcompassionate heartindependent nature
STRONG
High confidence

Malaiya is a Sanskrit girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4963 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +529 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#4963 · very rare
Malaiya at a Glance
Meaning:From Sanskrit meaning 'garland' or 'wreath', traditionally associated with beauty and adornment in Hindu culture
Language root:Sanskrit
Peak rank:#3530 in 2021
5yr change:+529 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
AlayaMaliniLaylaAmeliaLeila
Similar Style
AnayaPriyaMaya◈AliaNilaKira
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Malaiya
ArjunAsha◈AdityaKavyaRohan◈DiyaVivaan
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Malaiya · Overview
Summary

Malaiya is a Sanskrit girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4963 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Malaiya scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 529 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Meaningful · Romantic character
Malaiya carries a soft, warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Malaiya is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
malaiya.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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