Meaning & origin
What does Malayah mean?
Malayah means “free”.
As a form of Malaya, Malayah is associated with the meaning “free”. It is recorded in Filipino naming traditions.
Nicknames & variations
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How popular is Malayah?
United States · 2025Explore how often Malayah is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #1,084 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Malayah
- 223 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 4.3% Fewer than 2024
Malayah over time
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #1,084 | 223 |
| 2024 | Girls | #1,068 | 233 |
| 2023 | Girls | #969 | 267 |
| 2022 | Girls | #842 | 333 |
| 2021 | Girls | #887 | 307 |
| 2020 | Girls | #944 | 272 |
| 2019 | Girls | #911 | 291 |
| 2018 | Girls | #1,096 | 228 |
| 2017 | Girls | #1,048 | 246 |
| 2016 | Girls | #1,079 | 241 |
| 2015 | Girls | #1,202 | 208 |
| 2014 | Girls | #1,185 | 207 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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