This is the 8235th most frequent Russian word.
малая
The Russian word "малая" translates to "small" or "little" in English, often used informally to refer to a girl or young woman.
'Малая' is used informally to refer to a young female, often colloquially.
Я видел малую с собачкой на улице, кажется, она живёт рядом.
I saw a girl with a dog on the street; it seems she lives nearby.
Here, 'малая' is used in a familiar and affectionate sense to describe a young female individual.
Она моя малая, как младшая сестра.
She is my little one, like a younger sister.
In this sentence, 'малая' is used to describe the size of the room as small, focusing on its physical space.