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Malaya

female

Meaning

"Free; Independent"

In Tagalog usage it can mean free, and it also functions as a modern given name with regional associations.

Popularity History of Malaya

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#813Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#813

Malaya was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+39

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Malaya Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Malaya.

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Similar Names to Malaya

female

Aleli

“Lily”

#13505
|Tagalog
female

Catalaya

“Pure/Rejoice”

#3337
|Spanish
female

Hiraya

“Fruit of Hopes”

#5845
|Tagalog
female

Halaya

“Purple Yam Dessert”

#14033
|Tagalog
female

Ligaya

“Joy; Happiness”

Unranked
|Filipino
female

Maylyn

“May; Grace”

#7108
|English
female

Mayari

“Moon Deity”

#4721
|Tagalog
female

Manila

“Bitter/Sea; Laurel”

Unranked
|Spanish
female

Marites

“Mary and Teresa”

Unranked
|Spanish

Baby Name Lists That Include Malaya

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Malaya, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

11 linked lists

Quick Facts

OriginFilipino, Tagalog
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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