Malaysia
- US rank
- #955
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #397 in 2014
269 babies were named Malaysia in the US in 2025. It has dropped 331 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1987–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Malaysia you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 5,974 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Malaysia, 269 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Malaysia would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMalaysia first shows up in US birth records in 1987, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 38 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2014, when it reached #397.
- TrendMalaysia has slipped 331 places over the last five years and now sits at #955. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedMalaysia is most popular in Mississippi, where it ranks #301, followed by Louisiana (#322) and Alabama (#436). It's in the top 1,000 in 15 states.
About the name Malaysia
Malaysia is a girl name. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-sia”. US birth records list Malaysia for girls from 1987 to 2025, in 39 of those 39 years. Its best year was 2014, when it ranked #397 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #955, with 269 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7.6 | 132,159 girls |
| 1990s | 50 | 20,178 girls |
| 2000s | 109 | 9,188 girls |
| 2010s | 326 | 3,064 girls |
| 2020s | 245 | 4,081 girls |
Questions about the name Malaysia
Is Malaysia a boy or girl name?
Malaysia is a girl name.
How popular is the name Malaysia?
Malaysia ranked #955 for US girls in 2025, given to 269 babies. Its best year was 2014 (#397).