Malaya is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #845 in 2010 with 318 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 449 births ranking #638. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,123.1%. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 5,589 girls born was named Malaya. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.