Malina Girl

Popularity: #865 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmah-LEE-nah / məˈliːnə

Slavic; Hebrew

Meaning

Slavic: 'little apple'; Hebrew: 'to be red'

Historical & Cultural Background

Malina is a name of Slavic origin, commonly associated with the word for 'raspberry' in several Slavic languages. It is also found in Hebrew contexts, where it carries connotations of color. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in Eastern Europe. In some regions, it is celebrated for its natural and fruity associations.

Trend Summary

Malina has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States in recent years.

Similar Names

MarinaSelinaAlinaMelinaMinaLanaMalia

Variants

  • Malinka
  • Malin

International Variants

  • Malina (Polish)
  • Malina (Russian)
  • Malina (Bulgarian)

Famous people named Malina

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Fictional characters named Malina

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Sibling Suggestions

MiraLinaNinaTaliaElenaSofia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Malina was first seen in the United States in 1920. Malina has ranked as high as #1209 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Malina has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Malina (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 13
37%
TX 10
29%
AZ 6
17%
FL 6
17%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19206
19535
19545
19557
19575
19596
19609
19616
19625
19647
19655
19666
196723
196810
196917
197027
197122
197220
197340
197424
197534
197639
197743
197837
197939
198029
198127
198231
198338
198433
198535
198626
198733
198823
198933
199039
199147
199249
199368
199455
199561
199662
199749
199870
199985
2000100
2001108
200296
200396
2004124
2005113
2006138
2007122
2008141
2009169
2010152
2011121
2012146
2013150
2014135
2015144
2016141
2017134
2018129
201996
202098
2021107
202291
202388
202485