Malaya name meaning
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What does Malaya mean?
Prevailing unisex name Malaya is especially used in Sanskrit, Tagalog, Hindi, Oriya, Kannada, Assamese, Tamil, Hawaiian, Indian, English, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu, Malayalam, Sindhi and Sikh, meaning of Malaya is "A Forest, A Creeper, Free, Independent or Sandalwood" is originated from Tagalog.
How do I pronounce Malaya?
The three syllabled name Malaya is pronounced, muh-LAY-ah. There should be emphasis on second LAY syllable while speaking.
Names that rhyme with MalayaHow popular is the name Malaya?
In United States, Malaya was once a common name since emerging in 1977 it has been given to over 5712 babies. At the peak of its usage in 2013,. However after 37 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but it is still in a strong position.
Malaya is an uncommon baby name in still in use in England and Wales. But Malaya is a popular baby name in India where every 1 in 130000 have the name.
At least, 10000 people globally have been given the name as per our findings.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 736 | 377 |
| 2017 | 701 | 409 |
| 2016 | 660 | 440 |
| 2015 | 723 | 390 |
| 2014 | 638 | 446 |
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What numbers say about Malaya?
You like to go back to your past and fix your mistakes in your head. If letter A is your capstone, then you are probably a man of your word. People admire your charm and independent attitude about everything. You are triggered by things that seem impossible to do or accomplish because to you, nothing's impossible. If you can buy it with money, it means it's cheap. You take calculated risks but sometimes you let spontaneity surprise you.
Do you like Malaya? Other names you would love
- Dasaketu majorly is used in Sanskrit, meaning of Dasaketu is "With Ten Banners" is bestowed upon baby boys
- Citranga - Boy name Citranga is used particulary in Sanskrit, meaning of Citranga is "With a Multicoloured Body"
- Surata - Sanskrit name Surata means "Blessed Joy or Good Fortune", a baby girl name is majorly used in Indian
- Alolupa means Firm or Steady is especially used in Sanskrit is a baby boy name
- Hosang - Boy name Hosang is used primarily in Sanskrit, Hosang means "To be One's Own Self"
Famous people named Malaya
- Malayalam Masala in Bed Room Lo Devil as Actress
- Malaya Rivera Drew in Smoldering Children as Actress
Lists having Malaya
- Boys names beginning with M
- Girls names beginning with M
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- Baby Names that mean Forest
- Baby Names that mean Creeper
- Baby Names that mean Free
- Baby Names that mean Independent