Malea

Malea is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 34 girls in the United States.

Malea at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Malea

Malea belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Malea first appears in Social Security records in 1954. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2012 in 2003, and in 2024 34 babies received the name — 2,519 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Malea in US records

First recorded (US)
1954
Best US rank
#2012 in 2003
Peak year
2009
Babies named Malea in 2024
34
Total since 1880
2,519

Malea in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2008
Best rank
#3985 in 2018
Babies named Malea in 2025
3
Total since 1996
23

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Malea mean?

The meaning of Malea is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Malea a boy or girl name?

Malea is a girl name. In 2024, 34 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Malea?

Malea comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Malea?

Malea first appears in US records in 1954. Its best-ever ranking was #2012 in 2003, and 34 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].