Malay Name Popularity and Statistics
Malay is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Malay?
Malay is spelled M-A-L-A-Y. The name has 5 letters.
Malay Popularity in 2022
Rank#15,306
Recorded Births5
- Girls usage rose 233 places to #15,306 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2019.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Malay Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2022. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Girls | 5 | #15,306 |
| 2019 | Girls | 5 | #15,539 |
| 2018 | Girls | 6 | #13,793 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2016 | Girls | 5 | #16,215 |
| 2015 | Girls | 8 | #11,835 |
| 2013 | Girls | 9 | #11,000 |
| 2012 | Girls | 8 | #12,199 |
| 2010 | Girls | 5 | #16,992 |
| 2009 | Girls | 13 | #8,888 |
| 2008 | Girls | 8 | #12,579 |
| 2007 | Girls | 16 | #7,733 |
| 2006 | Girls | 10 | #10,611 |
| 2005 | Girls | 14 | #7,891 |
When Was Malay Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2007 · Girls
16 recorded births
National rank #7,733
2005 · Girls
14 recorded births
National rank #7,891
2009 · Girls
13 recorded births
National rank #8,888
2006 · Girls
10 recorded births
National rank #10,611