Malena Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmah-LAY-nah / mɑˈleɪ.nəSpanish; Italian
Meaning
Spanish: 'calm' or 'peaceful'; Italian: diminutive of 'Malina', meaning 'little apple'
Historical & Cultural Background
Malena is a name that has roots in both Spanish and Italian cultures. In Spanish-speaking countries, it is often associated with tranquility and calmness. The name has gained popularity in various regions, particularly in Latin America and among Spanish-speaking communities. It is also used in Italy, where it serves as a diminutive form of names like Malina.
Trend Summary
Malena has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Malina
- Malen
International Variants
- Malena (Spanish)
- Malena (Italian)
Famous people named Malena
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Fictional characters named Malena
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Malena was first seen in the United States in 1886. Malena has ranked as high as #1196 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Florida, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Malena has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Malena (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 15 | |
| PA | 12 | |
| CA | 11 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1886 | 6 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1958 | 13 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 11 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 17 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1969 | 24 |
| 1970 | 53 |
| 1971 | 66 |
| 1972 | 63 |
| 1973 | 43 |
| 1974 | 52 |
| 1975 | 42 |
| 1976 | 29 |
| 1977 | 38 |
| 1978 | 41 |
| 1979 | 35 |
| 1980 | 35 |
| 1981 | 36 |
| 1982 | 30 |
| 1983 | 40 |
| 1984 | 21 |
| 1985 | 31 |
| 1986 | 25 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 25 |
| 1989 | 26 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1991 | 42 |
| 1992 | 49 |
| 1993 | 41 |
| 1994 | 40 |
| 1995 | 45 |
| 1996 | 50 |
| 1997 | 58 |
| 1998 | 63 |
| 1999 | 73 |
| 2000 | 93 |
| 2001 | 119 |
| 2002 | 139 |
| 2003 | 107 |
| 2004 | 146 |
| 2005 | 117 |
| 2006 | 130 |
| 2007 | 138 |
| 2008 | 122 |
| 2009 | 123 |
| 2010 | 118 |
| 2011 | 115 |
| 2012 | 98 |
| 2013 | 95 |
| 2014 | 110 |
| 2015 | 100 |
| 2016 | 82 |
| 2017 | 89 |
| 2018 | 81 |
| 2019 | 88 |
| 2020 | 59 |
| 2021 | 75 |
| 2022 | 78 |
| 2023 | 70 |
| 2024 | 73 |