Malasia: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	–	–	–
1980s	–	–	–	–
1990s	146	15	–	#3,990
2000s	300	30	+105%	#3,601
2010s	236	24	-21%	#3,972
2020s (to 2025)	66	11	-53%	#7,897

Decade

Girls

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

1980s

–

1990s

146

–

#3,990

2000s

300

+105%

#3,601

2010s

236

-21%

#3,972

2020s (to 2025)

-53%

#7,897

The story of Malasia

Malasia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,596 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1992, 748 American babies have been named Malasia. Its peak came in 2006, when 44 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 2000s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Malasia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Malasia?

The median living Malasia is about 18 years old; half are between 12 and 24. An estimated 700 people named Malasia are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Malasia year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Girls	Girls rank
2025	9	#10,596
2024	12	#8,759
2023	7	#12,959
2022	14	#7,897
2021	12	#8,790
2020	12	#8,748
2019	17	#6,925
2018	17	#6,991
2017	8	#12,344
2016	21	#6,106
2015	19	#6,625
2014	18	#6,895
2013	38	#3,972
2012	35	#4,259
2011	36	#4,123
2010	27	#5,196
2009	24	#5,827
2008	36	#4,326
2007	33	#4,531
2006	44	#3,601
2005	24	#5,377
2004	31	#4,448
2003	24	#5,187
2002	22	#5,383
2001	36	#3,675
2000	26	#4,614
1995	19	#5,147
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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Malasia, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Malasia?

The median living Malasia is about 18 years old. Half of all living Malasias are between 12 and 24 years old.

How many people named Malasia are alive today?

An estimated 700 people named Malasia are alive in the United States, based on 748 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Malasia in 2025?

Malasia ranked #10,596 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Malasia?

748 babies have been named Malasia in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Malasia most popular?

Malasia peaked in 2006, when 44 newborns received the name.

Is Malasia a boy or girl name?

Malasia is overwhelmingly a girl's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Malasia rising or falling?

Malasia is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Malasia popularity over time

The story of Malasia

How old are people named Malasia?

Malasia year by year

Frequently asked questions

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