Girl nameCurrently #16,729 in the USFalling
Malala
3 syllablesPeak year: 20186 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Malala'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.
Malala's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Malala |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 5 |
Malala through the decades
- Malala peaked in 2018, when 13 babies were named Malala in the US.
- Malala currently ranks #16,729 in the US and is cooling off.