Mala

Pronunciation: [ m-AHL-uh ]

Mala is a girl baby name. Ranked #7,321 in the US.

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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Mala is a girl name, recorded for 16 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AHL-uh.

Parents who love the name Mala often also consider Este, Corbin, Natalynn .

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Historical Record

Mala first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.

Over 688 babies have been named Mala in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Mala is past its peak , currently ranked #7,321 for girl names in the US .

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#7,321
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Peaked 1956 Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#7,321
Total SSA Count
16

Alternative Spellings

Malia #327 Malani #331 Mallory #412 Maliyah #587 Malaya #813 Malaysia #858 Malka #985 Malayah #1073

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mala

Is Mala a boy or girl name?
Mala is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Mala?
Mala is pronounced m-AHL-uh.
How popular is the name Mala?
Mala is currently ranked #7321 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Mala a common or rare name?
Mala is an uncommon name, ranked #7321 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Mala?
Mala pairs well with Este, Corbin, Natalynn, Coast in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Mala?
Related spellings include Malia, Malani, Mallory, Maliyah.

About the Name Mala

Mala is a girl name .

Mala is currently ranked #7,321 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Mala include Malia, Malani, Mallory, Maliyah, Malaya . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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