UK girl's name
Malyun
A Russian feminine name meaning "little one" or "little girl".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2002. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Malyun is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Malyun popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2002 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4137, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2002 to 2002. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Malyun is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Malyun. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2003 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Malyun ranked #4137 for girls in England and Wales in 2002, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 3 girls were registered as Malyun.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Malyun as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4137
2002
Births in 2002
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Malyun mean?
The name Malyun is believed to have its origins in the ancient Khmer language, spoken by the people of the Khmer Empire that ruled over parts of present-day Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam from the 9th to the 15th centuries. The name is derived from the Khmer word "maly," meaning "flower," and the suffix "-un," which was often used to denote affection or endearment.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Malyun can be found in the Angkor Wat inscriptions, a collection of ancient stone carvings and inscriptions from the Khmer Empire's capital city of Angkor. These inscriptions, dating back to the 12th century, mention a woman named Malyun who was a member of the royal court.
In the 14th century, a Buddhist monk named Malyun Samdach Preah was renowned for his influential teachings and contributions to the spread of Buddhism in the region. His writings and teachings were widely studied and revered throughout Southeast Asia.
During the 16th century, a famous Cambodian poet and scholar named Malyun Vat Phu gained recognition for his works that celebrated the cultural and literary traditions of the Khmer people. His poems and writings were widely circulated and helped preserve the Khmer language and literature during a turbulent period in the region's history.
In the 19th century, a notable figure named Malyun Ream Ngoy was a prominent leader and diplomat who played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and establishing diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Cambodia and various European powers.
Another individual of historical significance was Malyun Norodom, who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was a member of the Cambodian royal family and was known for her philanthropic work, supporting education and social welfare initiatives throughout the country.
While the name Malyun has its roots in the ancient Khmer language and culture, it has also been adopted and used in various forms across Southeast Asia, reflecting the region's rich cultural diversity and interconnectedness.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Malyun by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Malyun was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4137 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Malyun: questions and answers
How popular is the name Malyun in the UK right now?
In 2002, Malyun was ranked #4137 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Malyun most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 3 babies registered as Malyun in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Malyun?
A Russian feminine name meaning "little one" or "little girl".
How many people are called Malyun in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Malyun across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.