Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Melaysia since 1999
Babies named Melaysia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 73 |
| 2020s | 14 |
Meaning & origin
Melaysia is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1999, a creation of the turn of the millennium. Its peak popularity came in 2014, though it remains relatively uncommon. In 2025, it ranked 14,942, and approximately 1 in every 321,453 baby girls received the name. The name appears to be a blend of Melissa and Asia, giving it a soft, contemporary feel. It is most often chosen for girls, and its use has remained stable in recent years.
Melaysia is a modern American coinage, first appearing in the late 1990s. It seems to blend the name Melissa, from Greek meaning 'honey bee,' with Asia, influenced perhaps by the sound of Malaysia. The name gained modest use in the 2000s and 2010s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mel, Layla, Mia
Sibling names for Melaysia
Names that share Melaysia's style, for a brother or sister.
