Mala Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationMAH-lah / ˈmɑː.ləSanskrit; Arabic
Meaning
Sanskrit: 'garland'; Arabic: 'one who is beloved'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Sanskrit, 'Mala' refers to a garland, often used in religious and spiritual contexts. The name is prevalent in Indian culture, where it symbolizes beauty and devotion. In Arabic, it conveys affection and endearment. The name has been used in various literary and cultural references throughout history.
Trend Summary
The name Mala has seen limited popularity in the U.S. and is more commonly used in South Asian communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Malah
- Malai
International Variants
- Mala (Hindi/India)
- Mala (Arabic)
Famous people named Mala
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mala was first seen in the United States in 1951. Mala has ranked as high as #1049 nationally, which occurred in 1956, and has been most popular in New York, and California. In the past 5 years the name Mala has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mala (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 12 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1953 | 13 |
| 1954 | 18 |
| 1955 | 17 |
| 1956 | 51 |
| 1957 | 17 |
| 1958 | 19 |
| 1959 | 18 |
| 1960 | 16 |
| 1961 | 21 |
| 1962 | 13 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1964 | 15 |
| 1965 | 12 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1967 | 11 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 16 |