Malala
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Malala first appeared in US Social Security records in 2013.
Over 95 babies have been named Malala in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Malala is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #42,932 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #42,932
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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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, Mala, Malay, Malaie, May, Maie, and Malkins. 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.
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