Malaya
US Popularity:1509
Origin:Filipino
Other Origin(s):Sanskrit
Meaning:Free, independent
Help baby spread their wings with zero limits with the name Malaya. This feminine name has Filipino roots and means “free” or “independent,” always reminding baby that their destiny is all theirs to decide. It’s also a word in Sanskrit that means “hill town.” Malaya is connected to the Malay Peninsula, which holds Malaysia, southwestern Thailand, Singapore, and southeastern Myanmar. If you want to inspire baby to keep their mind open and explore different cultures and traditions, the name Malaya is sure to feed their wanderlust.
How Popular Is The Name Malaya?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Malaya is currently #3907 on The Bump
Girl:Malaya is currently #2618 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Malaya is currently #1509 in U.S. births
Girl:Malaya is currently #775 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2025
#775
in 2025
+ 38
from 2024
Sources
Behind the Name, Malaya, September 2020
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 214
Britannica, Malay Peninsula, peninsula, Southeast Asia, December 2024
WordSense Dictionary, Malaya
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