Declining since 2012, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Malasia since 1992
Babies named Malasia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 146 |
| 2000s | 300 |
| 2010s | 236 |
| 2020s | 66 |
Meaning & origin
Malasia is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1992. It reached its peak popularity in 2006, though it has never been common. Its trajectory has been falling since 2012, with the name given to only about 1 in every 178,585 girls in 2025, ranking it 10,107th. The name is clearly inspired by the country Malaysia, reflecting a trend of place-name coinages that emerged in the late 20th century. While it was most popular during the 2000s, it has not seen a revival in recent years. Malasia is essentially a feminine-sounding variant of a geographical name, similar in style to other 'M' names like Malia and Marisa.
Malasia is a modern invented name, likely derived from the Southeast Asian country Malaysia, which itself comes from the Malay word 'Melayu' (Malay) combined with the Latin/Greek suffix '-ia'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1992 and may have been influenced by the popularity of similar sounding names like Malia, Marisa, or Alicia.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mala, Lasia, Mali
Variants: Malaysia
Sibling names for Malasia
Names that share Malasia's style, for a brother or sister.
