Malaysia Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Malaysia
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia, named after the Malay ethnic group.
Meaning of the Name Malaysia
Malaysia is a country located in Southeast Asia. The name Malaysia is derived from the word 'Malay,' which refers to the Malay ethnic group that makes up the majority of the population. The name is also associated with the Malay language and culture. Malaysia is known for its diverse cultural heritage, beautiful landscapes, and vibrant cities.
Popularity of the Name Malaysia
The popularity for the name Malaysia peaked in popularity in the year 2014 with 822 births, which ranked number 777 out of 30,792 unique names for that year. Malaysia had the most female births in 2014 with 822, which ranked number 397 out of 19,224 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Malaysia has declined slightly over the last ten years from 515 births to 487 births, a decline of -5.44%. Among females, Malaysia has declined slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 515 births to 487 births, a decline of -5.44%.
Nationwide Popularity of Malaysia
- 20 Year Trend of Malaysia: 161.83%
- 10 Year Trend of Malaysia: -5.44%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Malaysia: -5.44%
Popularity of Malaysia by State
Among females, Malaysia was most popular in Southeastern states with 254 births in the region. It was most commonly used in FL, with 56 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Malaysia. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 237 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 423 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 1583 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 551 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 56 | 336 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 36 | 320 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 382 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 620 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 725 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 30 | 149 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 548 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 552 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 547 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 74 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 426 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 860 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1656 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 740 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 703 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 781 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 300 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 333 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 50 | 648 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 934 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 471 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Malaysia
- Total Births of Malaysia: 484 (-0.56%)
- Female Births of Malaysia: 484 (-0.56%)
Given the downward trend of Malaysia over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.56% decrease in total births, for a total of 484 births in 2024. For Females, births for Malaysia have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 484 female births in 2024, a decrease of -0.56%.