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2,266 names

Names most common in the JPN data for the 2010s come first. See also Arabic-origin girl names.

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2,266 girl names (unisex names included), ordered by how common they are in official JPN data and other records. Narrow down by category or first letter.

This list covers Malay, Chinese, Indian and Western names used for girl babies in Malaysia, plus unisex names that suit both genders. Names are ordered by the JPN name-popularity data on data.gov.my (the top 10 for each sex in each decade’s JPN table): names common in the 2010s first, then the total across all decades, then other records, so the names at the top are the most common in that data, not recommendations. Each name has a page with its sourced meaning, language of origin, other spellings and sources. For what has been reported about names accepted at registration, read the JPN name registration rules; for Islamic names, see the guide to choosing an Islamic name and the list of Arabic-origin girl names.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this a list of names approved by JPN?

No. The order only shows how common a name is in the data. The Registrar-General decides whether a name is accepted; see the JPN name registration rules.

Why are unisex names in the girl list?

Names our sources show in use for both genders appear in both lists. To see only those, open the unisex names page.

Does every name have a meaning?

No. A meaning is shown only when a checkable source exists. Names without one are still listed with the facts we have, such as the origin of the spelling and JPN data, with no invented meaning.

Names are shared across communities. The categories on this site are for browsing only: they describe a name and its spelling, not anyone’s ethnicity, religion or background.