Total births
422
Girls' name · since 1997
Malaia
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 422 babies named Malaia, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5097
- among girls today
- 422
- born since 1997
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other girls
Malaia currently ranks #5097 among girls' names in America, with 422 babies recorded since 1997.
Social Security Administration records show Malaia recorded 422 times among girls since 1997, holding rank #5097 nationally today, ahead of 71% of girls, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2025.
- #5097 among girls today
- 422 born since 1997
- 2020s peak decade
- 71% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Malaia is currently the #5097 girls' name in America, more common than 71% of girls - 422 born since 1997, peaking in the 2020s.
- #5097
- among girls today
- 422
- born since 1997
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other girls
Malaia vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5097
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 71% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Malaia was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
40 babies were named Malaia in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Malaia compares
422 Top 48% higher than 52% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Malaia's all-time total is 10% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Malaia | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 422 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 40 | 48 | 19,840 |
Malaia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Malaia's SSA record in two at 2014 and the more recent half accounts for 65% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 35%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1997, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 40, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Malaia at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#5,097
Active since
1997
Malaia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Malaia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Malaia's strongest decade.
187 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Malaia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
83 births
- 2010s
2010s
147 births
- 2020s
2020s
187 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 187 births (44% of all-time use).
Malaia by state
Where Malaia concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 18 | 4.3% |
| #2 | California | | 15 | 3.6% |
| #3 | Florida | | 6 | 1.4% |
Texas share of Malaia's total US births 4.3%
Even split
18 of 422 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Malaia? ▼
422 babies have been named Malaia since 1997. It currently ranks #5097 among girls. The peak year was 2021 with 40 births.
When was Malaia most popular? ▼
Malaia was most popular in the 2020s decade with 187 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Malaia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Malaia are Texas (18 births), California (15 births), Florida (6 births).
How long has the name Malaia been used? ▼
Records for Malaia go back to 1997, giving 29 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Malaia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mallory, Malia, Malinda, Maliyah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Malaia's data
- Texas records the most Malaias (18 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Malaia
Nearby Names Like Malaia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Malaia
Mallory Girl
#412 59,044 births
Malia Girl
#328 31,606 births
Malinda Girl
#2857 21,464 births
Maliyah Girl
#589 15,359 births
Malaysia Girl
#855 11,031 births
Compare Malaia side by side: Malaia vs Mallory Malaia vs Malia Malaia vs Malinda
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Malaia
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1997–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Malaia: #5097 Girls' Name - 422 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/malaia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Malaia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.