How old is someone named Malaysia?
The average Malaysia is 13 years old.
Half of all living Malaysias are between 7 and 17.
When was Malaysia popular?
Malaysia rose fast and peaked in 2014, then faded almost as fast. 71% of all Malaysias were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 41 | under 100 |
| 1990s | 882 | 870 |
| 2000s | 2,010 | 2,000 |
| 2010s | 5,711 | 5,700 |
| 2020s | 2,387 | 2,400 |
How many Malaysias are still alive?
About 11,000 Malaysias are alive in the US today. That's over 99% of the roughly 11,000 babies named Malaysia since 1987.
Nearly every Malaysia ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Malaysia?
About two in three living Malaysias are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Millennial 5%
- Gen Z 31%
- Gen Alpha 64%
Is Malaysia an old name?
No. Malaysia is one of the youngest names around: younger than 88 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Malaysia will be 30 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Malaysia a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Malaysias are women.
Names the same age as Malaysia
NAME TWIN
Malaysia's name twin is Gunner. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Gunner's age curve is the closest match to Malaysia's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Malaysia
How old is the average Malaysia?
The average Malaysia in the US is 13 years old. The median is 11, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Malaysia?
About 11,000 Malaysias are alive in the US today, out of roughly 11,000 babies given the name since 1987.
When was the name Malaysia most popular?
In 2014, when about 820 baby girls were named Malaysia.
Is Malaysia a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 64% of living Malaysias are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this