Malala

Q: How popular is the name Malala?

Malala is ranked #42932 in popularity for girl names.

Girl Name #42,932 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

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

Parents who love the name Malala often also consider Farzona, Adelais, Ellyza .

Popularity Over Time

#42,932

Current Rank

New Entry Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #42,932
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Malani #331 Malaya #813 Malaysia #858 Malayah #1073 Malak #1665 Malaika #2198 Malahni #4183 Malanii #4291

Nicknames

Mal May Malie Malaie

Middle Name Ideas

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Malala Grace

Classic pairing, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
Malala Claire

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Malala June

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Malala Ruth

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Malala Hannah

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Malala Rose

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Malala Maeve

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Malala Reese

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Malala Quinn

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Malala Jade

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Boe Girl Old Norse bóndi Daleyssa Girl Old English Farzona Girl Tajik Adelais Girl Old High German Aarie Girl Latin Ellyza Girl Hebrew

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Frequently Asked Questions About Malala

Is Malala a boy or girl name?

Malala is primarily used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Malala?

Malala is currently ranked #42932 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Malala?

Common nicknames for Malala include Mal, May, Malie, and Malaie.

Is Malala a common or rare name?

Malala is an uncommon name, ranked #42932 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Malala

Malala is a girl name .

Malala is currently ranked #42,932 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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

Alternative spellings of Malala include Malani, Malaya, Malaysia, Malayah, Malak . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.