Malaysia
Girl name · #958 in 2025 · Uniqueness 74/100
Malaysia ranks #958 among American girls' names as of 2025, with 269 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #436, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 6,691 girls born in 2025 was named Malaysia.
Babies named Malaysia per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 38-year story
Malaysia first appears in the Social Security records in 1987, when 8 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2014, when 824 girls were named Malaysia — good for #397 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Malaysia against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Malaysia in class?
Malaysia scores 74 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Malaysia will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Malaysia is most common
Geography matters for names, and Malaysia is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Malaysias were TX (22), FL (19), GA (18), IL (15), MI (15). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Malaysia
Statistically, parents drawn to Malaysia tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Cordelia, Melania, Alaysia, Milania, and Milana.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Malaysia | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 269 | #955 |
| 2024 | 317 | #852 |
| 2023 | 363 | #776 |
| 2022 | 489 | #609 |
| 2021 | 483 | #616 |
| 2020 | 466 | #624 |
| 2019 | 548 | #555 |
| 2018 | 628 | #495 |
| 2017 | 661 | #473 |
| 2016 | 687 | #465 |
| 2015 | 725 | #436 |
| 2014 | 824 | #397 |
| 2013 | 635 | #480 |
| 2012 | 515 | #570 |
| 2011 | 266 | #961 |
| 2010 | 222 | #1110 |
| 2009 | 215 | #1167 |
| 2008 | 208 | #1218 |
| 2007 | 177 | #1365 |
| 2006 | 207 | #1173 |
| 2005 | 234 | #1032 |
| 2004 | 178 | #1231 |
| 2003 | 200 | #1100 |
| 2002 | 186 | #1121 |
| 2001 | 194 | #1090 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Malaysia a popular girl name?
Malaysia ranked #958 among girls in 2025 with 269 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #436.
When was the name Malaysia most popular?
Malaysia peaked in 2014, when 824 American girls received the name (ranked #397 that year). Since 2014 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Malaysia?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 6,691 newborn American girls was named Malaysia. It scores 74/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.