Girl nameNot in the current top chartsSteady
Mala
//ˈmɑlə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19564 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Mala's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Mala's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Mala |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 12 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1953 | 13 |
| 1954 | 18 |
| 1955 | 17 |
| 1956 | 51 |
| 1957 | 17 |
| 1958 | 19 |
| 1959 | 18 |
| 1960 | 16 |
| 1961 | 21 |
| 1962 | 13 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1964 | 15 |
| 1965 | 12 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1967 | 11 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 16 |
Mala through the decades
- Mala peaked in 1956, when 51 babies were named Mala in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2014–2023), use of Mala has risen 34% compared to the 10 years before that.