Declining since 2014, #6,116 for girls today.
Popularity of Malayla since 2004
Babies named Malayla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 62 |
| 2010s | 174 |
| 2020s | 87 |
Meaning & origin
Malayla is a modern American name that entered the U.S. baby name charts in 2004. It reached its highest rank in 2013, with usage declining since 2014. The name fits a pattern of creative, melodic names ending in -ayla, blending sounds from existing names like Layla and Malaya. While its exact origins are unclear, Malayla reflects contemporary naming trends that favor distinctive and feminine-sounding names. Despite its recent invention, it has not been strongly associated with any particular region or state in the U.S., based on available data.
Malayla is likely a modern American coinage, possibly blending elements from names like Malaya or Kayla, or inspired by similar-sounding names such as Layla. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2004 and saw a peak in 2013, reflecting a trend of creative name formations with the popular -ayla suffix.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Layla, Mala, Mal
Sibling names for Malayla
Names that share Malayla's style, for a brother or sister.
