Malana
- Pronunciation
- [Ma-la-na]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Buoyant; Light
- Origin
- Hawaiian
Malana Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,194 baby girls have been named Malana. The name peaked in 2007 with 67 US births that year (rank #2737). In 2024, ranked #6808 nationally — 4,071 places below its 2007 peak.
Top States for Malana
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Malana births are: California (59), Florida (24), Ohio (16).
Other Hawaiian-Origin Names Like Malana
If you like Malana's Hawaiian origin, consider these related names: Ailani, Akela, Alamea, Alana, Alaula. Browse all Hawaiian names →
6-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Malana's exact length and starting letter: Maahes, Mabina, Macala, Macawi, Maccus.
Quick Facts About Malana
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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Malana against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).