Girl nameCurrently #5,225 in the USRising
Malu
2 syllablesPeak year: 20204 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Malu'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.
Malu's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Malu |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 25 |
Malu through the decades
- Malu peaked in 2020, when 28 babies were named Malu in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Malu has risen 182% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Malu currently ranks #5,225 in the US and is on the rise.