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Malaiyah

Derived from the French place name Saint-Maur meaning marshy land; a visionary name for a child who possesses a deep, inquisitive spirit and the ability to find beauty in every corner of life.

Key Stats

Total births432
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year2023
Peak generationGen A
First recorded2018
Most recent2025
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

TX — 38%FL — 25%CA — 12%GA — 12%OH — 12%

Notable People

Seymour Cassel (Actor, "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou") · Seymour Hersh (Journalist, "Chain of Command") · Seymour Papert (Mathematician, "Logo programming language") · Seymour Stein (Music Executive, "Sire Records") · Seymour Hicks (Actor, "Scrooge")

Nicknames & Diminutives

SeyMory

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