Uncertain; likely a modern blend of Malaya and Layla
Malayla is a contemporary American name likely created as a phonetic blend of Malaya, meaning 'free' in Tagalog, and Layla, meaning 'night' in Arabic. It follows the popular trend of liquid, vowel-heavy names ending in the 'ayla' sound. Because it is a modern invention, it lacks a singular historical etymology.
Less common today
Malayla isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,305 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
