Total births
223
Girls' name · since 1997
Marlaysia
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 223 babies named Marlaysia, peaking in 2015. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8690
- among girls today
- 223
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 51%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Marlaysia is the #8690 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 223 recorded since 1997.
Social Security Administration records show Marlaysia recorded 223 times among girls since 1997, holding rank #8690 nationally today, ahead of 51% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2025.
- #8690 among girls today
- 223 born since 1997
- 2010s peak decade
- 51% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Marlaysia is currently the #8690 girls' name in America, more common than 51% of girls - 223 born since 1997, peaking in the 2010s.
- #8690
- among girls today
- 223
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 51%
- more common than other girls
Marlaysia vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#8690
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 51% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Marlaysia was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
20 babies were named Marlaysia in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Marlaysia compares
223 39th percentile among 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
Marlaysia's all-time total is 42% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Marlaysia | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 223 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 20 | 48 | 19,840 |
Marlaysia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Marlaysia's SSA record in two at 2014 and the more recent half accounts for 64% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 36%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1997, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2015 peak of 20, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Marlaysia at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#8,690
Active since
1997
Marlaysia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Marlaysia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Marlaysia's strongest decade.
125 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Marlaysia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s 38
2000s
38 births
- 2010s
2010s
125 births
- 2020s
2020s
55 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 125 births (56% of all-time use).
Marlaysia by state
Where Marlaysia concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 5 | 2.2% |
Georgia share of Marlaysia's total US births 2.2%
5 of 223 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marlaysia? ▼
Since 1997, Social Security records show 223 babies named Marlaysia. Today it holds rank #8690 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2015, with 20 births.
When was Marlaysia most popular? ▼
Marlaysia was most popular in the 2010s decade with 125 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Marlaysia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marlaysia are Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Marlaysia been used? ▼
Records for Marlaysia go back to 1997, giving 29 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Marlaysia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mary, Margaret, Maria, Martha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Marlaysia's data
- Marlaysia's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (125 total births) through the 2020s (55) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Georgia records the most Marlaysias (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Marlaysia
Nearby Names Like Marlaysia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marlaysia
Mary Girl
#131 4,141,481 births
Margaret Girl
#119 1,264,774 births
Maria Girl
#74 566,111 births
Martha Girl
#666 551,741 births
Marie Girl
#632 540,077 births
Compare Marlaysia side by side: Marlaysia vs Mary Marlaysia vs Margaret Marlaysia vs Maria
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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. "Marlaysia: #8690 Girls' Name - 223 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marlaysia. 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 Marlaysia 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.