Holding steady.
Popularity of Malajah since 1998
Babies named Malajah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 114 |
| 2010s | 111 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Malajah is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1998. It reached its peak popularity in 2012, though it has never charted in the top 1000 names. The name is primarily used for girls and has remained stable in usage in recent years. Its origins are English-based, likely a creative variation of names like Malaya or Mariah, with the trendy 'jah' suffix. Despite its recent coinage, Malajah has a melodic, contemporary feel that appeals to parents seeking a distinctive name. It does not appear in significant numbers in any particular state, reflecting its widespread but low-frequency use.
Malajah appears to be a modern coinage, possibly influenced by names like Malaya or Mariah combined with the popular suffix -jah. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1998, suggesting it is a late 20th-century invention without a long historical etymology.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mala, Lajah, MJ
Sibling names for Malajah
Names that share Malajah's style, for a brother or sister.
