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Worldwide Name Statistics

Malaysia

Ranked #2293 - 1 in 739,577 people
US

Most common in

United States

11k bearers

World total

10,817

estimated living bearers

Global rank

#2293

worldwide

Country breakdown

United States11k
Worldwide
~11k
rank #2293
Rarity
1 in 739,577
of people globally
Gender split
0/100
male / female %
Countries covered
1
~11k in US

About the name Malaysia

There are an estimated 10,817 people named Malaysia alive worldwide today. That ranks Malaysia at #2293 globally, with the highest concentrations in United States.

In the United States, Malaysia is held by approximately 10,817 people, ranking #2293 among first names. That works out to roughly 3 per 100,000 Americans (or 1 in 30,683 U.S. residents).

Historically Malaysia is used overwhelmingly as a female name (100.0% female).

Malaysia appears in birth records going back to 1880. Use the chart below to see how its popularity has changed across decades, and the surname section to find common pairings.

Gender distribution

Based on historical birth records, this name is used predominantly female.

Male 0.0%Female 100.0%

Malaysia popularity by year

U.S. births per year for Malaysia, 1987 to 2025 (source: SSA name files).

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  1. 1987: 8
  2. 1988: 10
  3. 1989: 23
  4. 1990: 28
  5. 1991: 42
  6. 1992: 54
  7. 1993: 59
  8. 1994: 77
  9. 1995: 78
  10. 1996: 124
  11. 1997: 125
  12. 1998: 143
  13. 1999: 152
  14. 2000: 211
  15. 2001: 194
  16. 2002: 186
  17. 2003: 200
  18. 2004: 178
  19. 2005: 234
  20. 2006: 207
  21. 2007: 177
  22. 2008: 208
  23. 2009: 215
  24. 2010: 222
  25. 2011: 266
  26. 2012: 515
  27. 2013: 635
  28. 2014: 824
  29. 2015: 725
  30. 2016: 687
  31. 2017: 661
  32. 2018: 628
  33. 2019: 548
  34. 2020: 466
  35. 2021: 483
  36. 2022: 489
  37. 2023: 363
  38. 2024: 317
  39. 2025: 269

Frequently asked questions

How many people are named Malaysia worldwide?

There are an estimated 10,817 people named Malaysia alive worldwide today, ranking #2293 globally.

Is Malaysia a rare name?

Worldwide that works out to about 1 in 739,577 people. In the United States there are roughly 10,817 bearers, which is 1 in 30,683 Americans.

Is Malaysia a boy or girl name?

Based on historical birth records, Malaysia is used 0.0% male and 100.0% female.

Where does the name Malaysia come from?

Who are famous people named Malaysia?

Data sources

Every figure on this page is cited. See the methodology page for the full picture.

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