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Malana

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Pronounced mah-LAH-nah /mɑˈlɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: Variously the Hawaiian malana, 'buoyant; light; floating', and a modern Mala- + -ana blend; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Buoyant; light: Malana is Hawaiian 'buoyant' / a modern blend. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'mah-LAH-nah').

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Origin LowHawaiian, American

MeaningVariously the Hawaiian malana, 'buoyant; light; floating', and a modern Mala- + -ana blend; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#7019 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,210

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Malana comes variously from the Hawaiian malana, 'buoyant; light; floating', and a modern Mala- + -ana blend (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'mah-LAH-nah'; nickname Mala).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, buoyant-and-light at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Malana means 'buoyant; light; floating' in Hawaiian — also a modern Mala- + -ana blend — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'mah-LAH-nah').

Overall data confidence 35%

References — Malana — routes layered

Variations

MalinaMalannaMailana

Nicknames

Mala

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Malana mean?

Malana is variously Hawaiian 'buoyant; light' and a modern Mala + -ana blend; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Malana?

It's said mah-LAH-nah /mɑˈlɑ.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Malana a boy or girl name?

Malana is a girl's name.

How popular is Malana?

Malana is a rare name in the U.S.