Malaj is an Albanian surname. Notable people with the surname include: Abedin Malaj (born 1991), Albanian graphic designer Andrew Malaj (born 2008), American swimmer of Albanian descent Arben Malaj (born 1961), Albanian Minister of Finance and Economy Arber Malaj (born 1989), Albanian football defender Argjend Malaj (born 1994), Kosovar-Albanian football midfielder Geri Malaj (born 1989), Albanian footballer Musab Malaj (born 1996), Kosovan basketball player Petrit Malaj (born 1978), Albanian economist and politician Soni Malaj (born 1981), Albanian singer
See also Malaj Khand, a city and a municipality in India