Malana
Every Malana since 1953 — 1,210 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Malana
Malana is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,019 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1953, 1,210 American babies have been named Malana. Its peak came in 2007, when 67 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 Malana stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Malana year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #7,019 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,835 |
| 2023 | 29 | #4,711 |
| 2022 | 31 | #4,542 |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,505 |
| 2020 | 25 | #5,117 |
| 2019 | 24 | #5,403 |
| 2018 | 33 | #4,302 |
| 2017 | 35 | #4,200 |
| 2016 | 25 | #5,407 |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,769 |
| 2014 | 34 | #4,324 |
| 2013 | 27 | #5,096 |
| 2012 | 37 | #4,090 |
| 2011 | 42 | #3,702 |
| 2010 | 32 | #4,562 |
| 2009 | 42 | #3,779 |
| 2008 | 41 | #3,905 |
| 2007 | 67 | #2,737 |
| 2006 | 52 | #3,206 |
| 2005 | 45 | #3,393 |
| 2004 | 51 | #3,054 |
| 2003 | 33 | #4,083 |
| 2002 | 30 | #4,241 |
| 2001 | 19 | #5,983 |
| 2000 | 23 | #5,085 |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,845 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,939 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,141 |
| 1975 | 14 | #4,480 |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,272 |
| 1965 | 5 | #7,136 |
| 1960 | 8 | #5,016 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Malana in 2025?
Malana ranked #7,019 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Malana?
1,210 babies have been named Malana in the United States since 1953, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Malana most popular?
Malana peaked in 2007, when 67 newborns received the name.
Is Malana a boy or girl name?
Malana is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Malana rising or falling?
Malana is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.