Gender: Male
Origin: Indian
Meaning: A Mountain of Sandalwood's Tree Located Near Mysore
Pronunciation: M EY L EY
Popularity Rank: #35,010
The name Malay is of Indian origin and means A Mountain of Sandalwood's Tree Located Near Mysore, A mountain. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Malay is commonly found in India, United States of America, Malaysia, and 40 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M EY L EY
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
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At NamesLook, the name Malay is recorded 977 times globally, ranking it as the 35,010th most common name worldwide.
Malay is most prevalent in India, with 340 occurrences, making it the 2,069th most popular name in the country.
In India, the name Malay is found among 1 in every 2570 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| India | #2,069 | 1 : 2,570 |
| United States of America | #14,644 | 1 : 14,829 |
| Malaysia | #9,857 | 1 : 19,516 |
| Saudi Arabia | #29,345 | 1 : 45,191 |
| Bangladesh | #6,430 | 1 : 9,116 |
| United Arab Emirates | #14,553 | 1 : 25,516 |
| Oman | #11,294 | 1 : 16,755 |
| Qatar | #11,041 | 1 : 21,584 |
| United Kingdom | #18,784 | 1 : 26,105 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Malay from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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