Malina

Malina 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 85 girls in the United States.

Malina at a glance

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

About the name Malina

Malina 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, Malina first appears in Social Security records in 1920. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1400 in 2009, and in 2024 85 babies received the name — 4,364 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Malina in US records

First recorded (US)
1920
Best US rank
#1400 in 2009
Peak year
2009
Babies named Malina in 2024
85
Total since 1880
4,364

Malina in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#2286 in 2019
Babies named Malina in 2025
6
Total since 1996
134

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Malina mean?

The meaning of Malina 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 Malina a boy or girl name?

Malina is a girl name. In 2024, 85 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Malina?

Malina comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Malina?

Malina first appears in US records in 1920. Its best-ever ranking was #1400 in 2009, and 85 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].