Maleena

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Maleena Pronunciation

Maleena is pronounced mə-LEE-nah /məˈli.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: Spelling of Malena/Malina — a pet form of Magdalena ('of Magdala') or Helena ('light'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Soft and lyrical: Maleena spells Malena/Malina — a pet form of Magdalena or Helena. Sweet, gentle, and warm.

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Origin MediumAmerican, Greek

MeaningSpelling of Malena/Malina — a pet form of Magdalena ('of Magdala') or Helena ('light'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#4964 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births27 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 901

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Maleena is a spelling of Malena/Malina — a pet form of Magdalena, 'of Magdala' (Mary Magdalene), or Helena, 'light' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, lyrical name; the -ee- styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, of-Magdala-or-light at the root, and gentle.

Did you know? Malena is a pet form of Magdalena ('of Magdala', Mary Magdalene) or Helena ('light') — Maleena is an -ee- spelling, soft and lyrical.

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Malena — routes layered

Variations

MalenaMalinaMaleina

Nicknames

Lena

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Greek

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If you like Maleena…

Malena— the standard spelling

Malina— a fellow spelling

Melina— a companion -lina name

Selena— another soft -lena name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Maleena?

Maleena is pronounced mə-LEE-nah (/məˈli.nɑ/). Press play above to hear Maleena said aloud.

How do you say Maleena?

Maleena is said mə-LEE-nah (/məˈli.nɑ/). Press play above to hear Maleena said aloud.

What does the name Maleena mean?

Maleena spells Malena/Malina — a pet form of Magdalena ('of Magdala') or Helena ('light'); the routes are layered.

Is Maleena a boy or girl name?

Maleena is a girl's name.

How popular is Maleena?

Maleena is a rare name in the U.S.