Derived from the country name Malaysia
A modern American coinage likely inspired by the Southeast Asian nation of Malaysia. It follows the trend of using place names as given names, often modified with an extra 'a' for a more rhythmic, feminine sound.
Less common today
Malayasia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,351 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
