Malvina

Malvina is a girl's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “smooth brow.” In England & Wales it was given to 4 girls in 2022.

Malvina at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Irish & Celtic
Meaning
“smooth brow”

About the name Malvina

Malvina belongs to the Irish & Celtic tradition. Its meaning — “smooth brow” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Malvina first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #475 in 1883, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 1,686 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Malvina in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#475 in 1883
Peak year
1917
Total since 1880
1,686

Malvina in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2008
Best rank
#3285 in 2012
Babies named Malvina in 2022
4
Total since 1996
38

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Malvina mean?

Malvina means “smooth brow” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Malvina a boy or girl name?

Malvina is a girl name. In England & Wales, 4 babies received the name in 2022.

What origin is the name Malvina?

Malvina comes from the Irish & Celtic tradition.

How popular is the name Malvina?

Malvina first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #475 in 1883, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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