Malaya Meaning

What does Malaya mean?

The name Malaya is of Filipino origin.

The meaning of Malaya is "free".

Malaya is generally used as a girl's name.

It consists of 6 letters and 3 syllables and is pronounced Ma-lay-a.

Malaya is quite a memorable name and a welcome find.

An auspicious name, it is one that will be admired.

A name that will flow off your tongue.

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 737 in baby name popularity for girls with 377 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 701 in baby name popularity for girls with 410 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

Want to see how Malaya sizes up? How it compares to some other names? Then check out the Malaya Name Popularity Page.

What will your new littleMalaya be like?

It may all be in the numbers.

The numbers that make up your child's name.

Numerology may give you some insight.

Children named Malaya are often clever and jittery but most of all they are read more >>

Would you like to fingerspell the name Malaya in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Malaya.

Just for fun, see the name Malaya in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Malaya in Nautical Flags page.