Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: A creeper, Sandalwood, A Forest
Pronunciation: M AH L EY AH
Popularity Rank: #49,579
The name Malaya is of English origin and means A creeper, Sandalwood, A Forest. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Malaya is commonly found in India, United States of America, Malaysia, and 39 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AH L EY AH
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Malaya is recorded 610 times globally, ranking it as the 49,579th most common name worldwide.
Malaya is most prevalent in India, with 128 occurrences, making it the 4,597th most popular name in the country.
In India, the name Malaya is found among 1 in every 6827 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| India | #4,597 | 1 : 6,827 |
| United States of America | #17,490 | 1 : 18,845 |
| Malaysia | #11,965 | 1 : 24,575 |
| Saudi Arabia | #25,738 | 1 : 38,563 |
| United Arab Emirates | #15,871 | 1 : 28,432 |
| Kuwait | #14,612 | 1 : 30,196 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Malaya from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 27, 2024 02:23 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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