girl's name
Malaija
muh-LAY-juh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 34
Malaija is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2006, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 2005.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Malaija Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 2000s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 17 |
How Popular Is Malaija?
In 2012, Malaija was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Malaija
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Malaija Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Malaija over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Malaija
- English muh-LAY-juh
Sibling Names for Malaija
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Malaija — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Malaija
How popular is the name Malaija?
In 2012, Malaija was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Malaija a girl's or a boy's name?
Malaija is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Malaija?
Malaija has 3 syllables.
When was Malaija most popular?
Malaija peaked in 2006, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.