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Malu vs Vilma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malu

Girl #5,304 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, calm, shelter"

Origin: Hawaiian/Polynesian

Cultural Roots

Brazilian Portuguese Hawaiian Pacific Islander

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,304
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Vilma

Girl #5,876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"determined protector"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Finnish Hungarian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,876
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Malu Rank #5,304
Vilma Rank #5,876

Malu is more popular, ranked #5304 vs #5876 for Vilma.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malu or Vilma more popular?

Malu is more popular, ranked #5304 compared to Vilma at #5876 in the United States.

What do Malu and Vilma mean?

Malu means "peaceful, calm, shelter" (Hawaiian/Polynesian origin). Vilma means "determined protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Malu and Vilma boy or girl names?

Malu is primarily a girl name. Vilma is primarily a girl name.

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