A garland of flowers or from the Malaya Mountains
In Sanskrit, Malay (often Malaya) refers to a range of mountains in Southern India known for sandalwood trees. It is also associated with the meaning of a garland of flowers in various South Asian contexts. While rare in the US, it carries a serene, natural resonance.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Malay in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
