Malu
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Malu first appeared in US Social Security records in 2020.
Over 5 babies have been named Malu in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Malu is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #44,393 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #44,393
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Malu is also used as a girl name, ranked #5304.
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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.
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