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Malina

♀ Girl

Pronounced mal-EEN-a /mæl.ˈin.æ/Low

Meaning: Slavic 'raspberry' (malina); also a variant of Magdalena/Melina.Low

In 30 seconds: Malina is a Slavic girl's name meaning 'raspberry,' and it also serves as a short form of Magdalena or Melina. It blends a sweet, literal nature meaning with a softer name-derived one.
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Origin LowSlavic
MeaningSlavic 'raspberry' (malina); also a variant of Magdalena/Melina.
U.S. rank (2025)#2167 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births86 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,450

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919202025

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

In Slavic languages, 'malina' simply means raspberry, giving the name a bright, fruit-and-garden quality. Separately, Malina can stand as a variant of Magdalena or Melina, so its meaning depends on which thread a family follows. That dual background lets it feel either earthy and Slavic or classical and Mediterranean.

The repeating soft consonants make it gentle and easy to say across many languages. American actress Malina Weissman, seen in 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' and 'Supergirl,' is among its young bearers.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Malina is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name - Malina — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Malina Weissman (2003-present)
    American actress and model known for 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' and 'Supergirl'.

If you like Malina…

Magdalena— Malina works as a short form of this longer name.
Melina— Another name Malina can act as a variant of, with a similar sound.
Ivana— shares Malina's Slavic roots
Alina— another Slavic name
Zarina— a similarly popular pick

Frequently Asked

What does the name Malina mean?

Malina is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Uncertain tradition.

How do you pronounce Malina?

It's commonly said mal-EEN-a /mæl.ˈin.æ/.

Is Malina a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Malina is used as a girl name.

How popular is Malina?

In 2024, Malina ranked #2221 in the U.S. for girls, with 85 births recorded.

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