Modern invented name, possibly related to Elijah or Malaysia.
Malayjah is a contemporary American name likely created by blending the phonetic sounds of names like Malaysia and Elijah. It follows a modern trend of using the '-ajah' suffix to create unique, rhythmic names for girls. Because it is a recent invention, it does not have a singular traditional etymology.
Less common today
Malayjah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,421 in 2012.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
