Malaina
Every Malaina since 1965 — 890 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Malaina
Malaina is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,862 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1965, 890 American babies have been named Malaina. Its peak came in 2007, when 55 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Malaina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Malaina year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,862 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,758 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,849 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,509 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,312 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,526 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,332 |
| 2018 | 17 | #6,990 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,598 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,477 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,859 |
| 2014 | 28 | #4,979 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,261 |
| 2012 | 27 | #5,195 |
| 2011 | 41 | #3,768 |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,900 |
| 2009 | 36 | #4,244 |
| 2008 | 32 | #4,720 |
| 2007 | 55 | #3,156 |
| 2006 | 38 | #3,967 |
| 2005 | 40 | #3,699 |
| 2004 | 54 | #2,950 |
| 2003 | 20 | #5,961 |
| 2002 | 19 | #6,040 |
| 2001 | 25 | #4,775 |
| 2000 | 24 | #4,915 |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,594 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,911 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,097 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,418 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,962 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 5 | #7,135 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1945 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Malaina in 2025?
Malaina ranked #9,862 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Malaina?
890 babies have been named Malaina in the United States since 1965, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Malaina most popular?
Malaina peaked in 2007, when 55 newborns received the name.
Is Malaina a boy or girl name?
Malaina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Malaina rising or falling?
Malaina is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.