Maliya
Every Maliya since 1994 — 2,540 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maliya
Maliya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,090 in 2025 with 53 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 2,540 American babies have been named Maliya. Its peak came in 2009, when 192 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 Maliya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maliya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53 | #3,090 |
| 2024 | 55 | #3,001 |
| 2023 | 67 | #2,635 |
| 2022 | 83 | #2,268 |
| 2021 | 83 | #2,245 |
| 2020 | 100 | #1,918 |
| 2019 | 117 | #1,760 |
| 2018 | 99 | #1,993 |
| 2017 | 141 | #1,558 |
| 2016 | 108 | #1,888 |
| 2015 | 130 | #1,651 |
| 2014 | 120 | #1,741 |
| 2013 | 142 | #1,544 |
| 2012 | 132 | #1,637 |
| 2011 | 138 | #1,586 |
| 2010 | 129 | #1,654 |
| 2009 | 192 | #1,270 |
| 2008 | 108 | #1,960 |
| 2007 | 89 | #2,225 |
| 2006 | 86 | #2,242 |
| 2005 | 66 | #2,595 |
| 2004 | 54 | #2,951 |
| 2003 | 39 | #3,636 |
| 2002 | 50 | #2,965 |
| 2001 | 38 | #3,523 |
| 2000 | 30 | #4,135 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,350 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maliya in 2025?
Maliya ranked #3,090 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 53 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maliya?
2,540 babies have been named Maliya in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maliya most popular?
Maliya peaked in 2009, when 192 newborns received the name.
Is Maliya a boy or girl name?
Maliya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maliya rising or falling?
Maliya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.