Malaysia is of Arabic origin and means "land of Malay". It is often associated with Malaysia, the Southeast Asian country, but it can also be used as a given name for individuals. The name gained prominence in the West through its use by Malaysian singer and actress, Malaysia Pargo. It has since become more recognized as a unisex given name, though it remains relatively uncommon outside of Malaysia.
"The name Malaysia has seen a varied trend in its popularity over the years, with peaks in recent decades such as 44 births in 2006 and 38 births in 2013, but more recently experiencing a significant decline, reaching an all-time low of 7 births in 2023."