Malila
Malila is a girl baby name. Ranked #43,603 in the US, popular nicknames include Mal, May, and Malie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Malila is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Malila often also consider Candler, Hanlee, Deekshitha .
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Historical Record
Malila first appeared in US Social Security records in 2009.
Over 42 babies have been named Malila in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Malila is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #43,603 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #43,603
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Malila
Malila is a girl name .
Malila is currently ranked #43,603 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Malila include Mal, May, Malie, and Maliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Malila include Malia, Maliyah, Maliah, Malina, Malika . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis