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Malena

female

Meaning

"Of Magdalene"

Often treated as a form of Magdalena or Madeleine, with usage in Spanish and Slavic-speaking communities.

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Popularity History of Malena

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#2469Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#2469

Malena was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+75

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Malena

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Quick Facts

OriginSpanish, Greek
Syllables3
Length6 letters

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