Malea
Every Malea since 1954 — 2,540 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Malea
Malea is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,842 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1954, 2,540 American babies have been named Malea. Its peak came in 2009, when 100 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 Malea stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Malea year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #5,842 |
| 2024 | 34 | #4,259 |
| 2023 | 40 | #3,811 |
| 2022 | 43 | #3,634 |
| 2021 | 45 | #3,469 |
| 2020 | 40 | #3,720 |
| 2019 | 57 | #2,915 |
| 2018 | 38 | #3,898 |
| 2017 | 42 | #3,675 |
| 2016 | 48 | #3,363 |
| 2015 | 60 | #2,915 |
| 2014 | 60 | #2,878 |
| 2013 | 64 | #2,717 |
| 2012 | 73 | #2,504 |
| 2011 | 83 | #2,270 |
| 2010 | 84 | #2,284 |
| 2009 | 100 | #2,054 |
| 2008 | 80 | #2,408 |
| 2007 | 96 | #2,111 |
| 2006 | 91 | #2,141 |
| 2005 | 92 | #2,050 |
| 2004 | 76 | #2,303 |
| 2003 | 90 | #2,013 |
| 2002 | 80 | #2,120 |
| 2001 | 65 | #2,427 |
| 2000 | 61 | #2,500 |
| 1995 | 35 | #3,256 |
| 1990 | 29 | #3,683 |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,551 |
| 1980 | 21 | #3,791 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,799 |
| 1970 | 8 | #6,124 |
| 1965 | 13 | #3,660 |
| 1960 | 9 | #4,646 |
| 1955 | 25 | #2,198 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Malea in 2025?
Malea ranked #5,842 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Malea?
2,540 babies have been named Malea in the United States since 1954, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Malea most popular?
Malea peaked in 2009, when 100 newborns received the name.
Is Malea a boy or girl name?
Malea is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Malea rising or falling?
Malea is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.