US Popularity:1195
Origin:American
Meaning:Land of the Malays; Mountain town
Name baby after a place that is close to your heart. Malaysia is a beautiful feminine name of American origin. A definite homage to the Southeast Asian country, Malaysia, this name means “land of the Malays” and also “mountain town.” Bestowing this moniker onto your little traveler is a wonderful way to keep baby connected to their awe-inspiring heritage. Malaysia is what is called a toponym, or a name that refers to a geographical place or feature. Additionally, this stand-out option offers some bold nickname choices, like Mal, Lay, and Sia. Plus, with a name like this, there is no need for maps! Your treasure is wherever baby Malaysia is.

Malaysia Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Malaysia is currently #1195 in U.S. births
Girl:Malaysia is currently #445 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#1195
in 2022
- 1
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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