Malayah

Meaning of Malayah

Likely a modern invented name, possibly a variation of Malia or Maya, with no established traditional meaning.

Malayah has American roots — browse every American baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Malayah

After ranking as high as #841 in 2022, Malayah has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Malayah

• Malaia Cunningham
  American track and field athlete
• Malayah Drew
  Basketball player
• Malaia Taliauli
  Rugby player
• Malayah Johnson
  Social media influencer
• Malayah Uribe
  TikTok Star

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Questions about the name Malayah

What does the name Malayah mean?

Malayah means likely a modern invented name, possibly a variation of malia or maya, with no established traditional meaning, and it comes from American origins.

Is Malayah a boy's or a girl's name?

Malayah is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Malayah?

Malayah did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Malayah most popular?

Malayah peaked at #841 in 2022.