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Maleina

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Pronounced muh-LAY-nuh /məˈleɪ.nə/Medium

Meaning: Maleina reads as a modern shaping near Malena — a Spanish and Scandinavian pet form of Magdalena — and near Melina and Elena. No single documented route accounts for it; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Soft and freshly shaped: Maleina sits near Malena and Melina (said 'muh-LAY-nuh'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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MeaningMaleina reads as a modern shaping near Malena — a Spanish and Scandinavian pet form of Magdalena — and near Melina and Elena. No single documented route accounts for it; routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#14558 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 24

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200420012024

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

Maleina is a modern name close to Malena (a pet form of Magdalena in Spanish and Scandinavian use) and to Melina and Elena. Because no single route can be confirmed, we note the origin as uncertain and say so plainly (said 'muh-LAY-nuh').

It is very rare in the U.S. Soft, flowing, and modern.

Did you know? Malena is a real heritage name — a Spanish and Scandinavian short form of Magdalena. Maleina hovers just beside it, which is why we mark its route uncertain rather than claim the older name outright.
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Maleina — Near Malena (< Magdalena) and Melina; routes uncertain

Variations

MalenaMaleenaMelina

Nicknames

MalLena

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Malena— the nearest established name
Melina— a like -lina ending in heritage use
Elena— a like soft three-beat classic
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maleina mean?

Maleina sits near Malena (a form of Magdalena) and Melina; no single meaning is documented, and routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Maleina?

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

Is Maleina a boy or girl name?

Maleina is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Maleina?

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

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