Magalena
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Magalena first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 5 babies have been named Magalena in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Magalena is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #59,475 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #59,475
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Magalena
Magalena is a girl name .
Magalena is currently ranked #59,475 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Magalena include Mag, Maga, Magay, Magaie, Magal, Magaly, Magalie, Ena, Enay, Enaie, May, and Maie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Magalena include Magaly, Magali . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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