Malaya
Malaya is a distinctive choice, ranked #1719 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Malaya in their class.
About the Name Malaya
Malaya is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 40 places over five years. Its high point was #1102 in 2021, and it now sits at #1353. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2008.
Malaya is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Malaya in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #813, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Malaya
- Oxana Malaya — Oksana Oleksandrivna Malaya, better known as Oxana Malaya, is a Ukrainian woman internationally known for her dog-imitating behavior.
- University of Malaya — The University of Malaya (Malay: Universiti Malaya, abbreviated UM) is a public research university located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Malaya
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Malaya
Almost certainly the only Malaya in the class
UK Popularity (2008–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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