Malayah
Malayah is a distinctive choice, ranked #3333 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Malayah in their class.
About the Name Malayah
Malayah is steadily gaining in popularity, up 47 places over the past five years. Its best recorded rank was #1849 in 2022, and it currently sits at #2116. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2011.
Malayah is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Malayah in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #969, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Malayah
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Malayah
Almost certainly the only Malayah in the class
UK Popularity (2011–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2023)
Rank · SSA official data
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