Marlaysia
A invented name blending the feminine names Marla and Asia.
Name Census estimates that about 215 living Americans carry the first name Marlaysia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Marlaysia today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Marlaysia births was 2015 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Marlaysia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
215
~ 1 in 1,594,206 Americans
Peak year
2015
20 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,745
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Marlaysia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Marlaysia from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 124 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Marlaysia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Marlaysia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Marlaysia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Marlaysias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Marlaysia
The name Marlaysia is a modern invented name with no definitive etymological roots or cultural origins. It appears to be a combination of the common English name Marla and the geographic term "Asia," potentially meant to evoke a sense of exoticism or international flair.
While there are no known ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records that reference this particular name, a few notable individuals have borne it in recent years. One of the earliest recorded instances is Marlaysia Quintero, a Venezuelan actress born in 1988 who has appeared in various telenovelas and soap operas.
Another individual named Marlaysia is Marlaysia Levier, an American model and social media influencer born in 1996. She has gained a substantial following on platforms like Instagram and has worked with various fashion and beauty brands.
In the realm of sports, Marlaysia McKeever is an American track and field athlete born in 1998, specializing in sprinting events. She has competed in several NCAA competitions while representing her university.
Moving to the music industry, Marlaysia Lashae is an American singer and songwriter born in 1997. She has released several singles and music videos, showcasing her talents in various genres, including R&B and pop.
Lastly, Marlaysia Tricia is a British entrepreneur and business owner born in 1985. She has founded and operated several successful companies in the fashion and lifestyle sectors, showcasing her entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen.
It's important to note that while these individuals have achieved varying levels of recognition within their respective fields, the name Marlaysia remains a relatively uncommon and modern creation without a deep-rooted historical or cultural background.
People
Marlaysia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Marlaysia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Marlaysia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marlaysia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 215 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Marlaysia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,594,206 US residents.
Is Marlaysia a common name?
We classify Marlaysia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 217 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Marlaysia most popular?
The single biggest year for Marlaysia was 2015, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Marlaysia is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Marlaysia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Marlaysia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Marlaysia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Marlaysia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Marlaysia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Marlaysia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Marlaysia?
See how many people have the name Marlaysia on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.