Malaysia

Meaning of Malaysia

The name refers to the country Malaysia in Southeast Asia.

Malaysia has Malay roots — browse every Malay baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Malaysia

After ranking as high as #397 in 2014, Malaysia has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Malaysia

• Malaysia Pargo
  Reality television personality
• Malaysia Goodson
  Activist for disability rights
• Malaysia Baber
  Social media personality
• Malaysia King
  Basketball player
• Malaysia Freeman
  Model and actress

Questions about the name Malaysia

What does the name Malaysia mean?

Malaysia means the name refers to the country malaysia in southeast asia, and it comes from Malay origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Malaysia?

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

When was Malaysia most popular?

Malaysia peaked at #397 in 2014.