NAME PROFILE
Malya
Derived from the French word 'chérie', meaning 'darling' or 'beloved'. This name suggests a person with a warm, radiant personality who naturally fosters deep connections and brings a sense of joy and comfort to those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 284 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2017 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2017 |
| Most recent | 2017 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Sheril Kirshenbaum (Scientist and Author, 'The Science of Kissing') · Sheril Antonio (Associate Dean and Scholar, 'NYU Tisch School of the Arts') · Sheryl Crow (Grammy-winning Musician, 'Tuesday Night Music Club') · Cheryl Ladd (Actress and Author, 'Charlie's Angels') · Sheryl Sandberg (Business Executive and Author, 'Lean In')
Nicknames & Diminutives
SheriSherry
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