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Malaina

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Pronounced muh-LAY-nah /məˈleɪ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A form/spelling of Malena/Magdalena — 'of Magdala; a woman from Magdala' (a town on the Sea of Galilee); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Of Magdala: Malaina is a form of Malena/Magdalena. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'muh-LAY-nah').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA form/spelling of Malena/Magdalena — 'of Magdala; a woman from Magdala' (a town on the Sea of Galilee); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8731 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 880

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719652024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Malaina is a form/spelling of Malena/Magdalena — 'of Magdala; a woman from Magdala' (a town on the Sea of Galilee; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'muh-LAY-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare in this form, of-Magdala at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Magdalena means 'of Magdala; a woman from Magdala' — Malaina is a form of Malena, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'muh-LAY-nah').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Malena — routes layered

Variations

MalenaMalaenaMalayna

Nicknames

Laina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Malaina mean?

Malaina is a form of Malena/Magdalena — 'of Magdala; a woman from Magdala'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Malaina?

It's said muh-LAY-nah /məˈleɪ.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Malaina a boy or girl name?

Malaina is a girl's name.

How popular is Malaina?

Malaina is a very rare name in the U.S.

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