Malira

Malira is a girl baby name. Ranked #55,213 in the US, popular nicknames include Mal, May, and Malie.

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Girl Name #55,213 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Malira is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Malira often also consider Isamary, Vaitiare, Moe .

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Historical Record

Malira first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.

Over 5 babies have been named Malira in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Malira is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #55,213 for girl names in the US .

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#55,213
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#55,213
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Malia #327 Maliyah #587 Maliah #1679 Malina #2225 Malika #2820 Malinda #2880 Maliya #2999 Mali #3590

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Mal May Malie Maliie

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Isamary Girl Hebrew via Latin Vaitiare Girl Tahitian vai (water) + tiare (gardenia flower) Moe Girl Mariss Girl Dameika Girl Nagwa Girl Yaribel Girl

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Frequently Asked Questions About Malira

Is Malira a boy or girl name?
Malira is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Malira?
Malira is currently ranked #55213 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Malira?
Common nicknames for Malira include Mal, May, Malie, and Maliie.
Is Malira a common or rare name?
Malira is an uncommon name, ranked #55213 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Malira?
Malira pairs well with Isamary, Vaitiare, Moe, Mariss in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Malira?
Related spellings include Malia, Maliyah, Maliah, Malina.

About the Name Malira

Malira is a girl name .

Malira is currently ranked #55,213 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Malira include Mal, May, Malie, and Maliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Malira include Malia, Maliyah, Maliah, Malina, Malika . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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