Malaya is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #852 in 2023 with 315 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 449 births ranking #638. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,111.5%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 5,088 girls born was named Malaya. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.