Malu

Q: Is Malu a boy or girl name?

Malu is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #44393, and as a girl name it ranks #5304.

Q: How popular is the name Malu?

Malu is ranked #44393 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #44,393 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Malu is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Popularity Over Time

#44,393

Current Rank

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #44,393
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Malachi #149 Malakai #233 Malcolm #314 Malik #430 Malakhi #1314 Malikai #1332 Malaki #1389 Malek #1428

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Malu Jayden

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Malu Damian

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Also a Girl Name

Malu is also used as a girl name, ranked #5304.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Malu

Is Malu a boy or girl name?

Malu is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #44393. As a girl name, it is ranked #5304. Malu is more commonly used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Malu?

Malu is currently ranked #44393 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Malu a common or rare name?

Malu is an uncommon name, ranked #44393 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Malu

Malu is a boy name .

Is Malu a boy or girl name? Malu is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #44,393 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,304. Malu is more commonly used as a girl name.

Malu is currently ranked #44,393 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Malu include Malachi, Malakai, Malcolm, Malik, Malakhi . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.