Malilay

Malilay Meaning & Origin

About Malilay
The surname Malilay is of Filipino origin and is derived from the Tagalog word "laya," meaning "freedom" or "liberty." It is a surname commonly found in the Philippines and is often associated with individuals who value independence, free will, and the pursuit of personal freedom.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Malilay is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Malilay: 122
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 137,327
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Malilay based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Malilay is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M04040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 L IH0 L EY2
🌐 IPA
/malilay*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M440

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Malilay in Braille

Here's how to represent Malilay in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Malilay in braille

How to sign the name Malilay using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Malilay using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Malilay in sign language

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