Bitter, beloved, or industrious
Malya is a rare name with multiple potential etymological paths. It is often considered a variant of Malia, the Hawaiian form of Mary, or a diminutive of Amalia, which stems from the Germanic word for work. In some contexts, it is also used as a Russian diminutive of Marya.
About 8 girls were named Malya in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
