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Malaiya

muh-LAY-uh

Popularity

#4963

rising

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Hawaiian

Total Births

479

Peak Year

#44 in 2021

First Recorded

2005

Style

Modern & Trendy, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Malaiya is a rare feminine name whose origins are not clearly defined. It is sometimes thought to be a variant of Malia or Maya.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

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