Malena
3 countries#2256 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Malena was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,058 births recorded 1886–2025 · currently #2256 · peaked in 2004 with 146 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Florida, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
685 births recorded 1992–2022 · currently #3640 · peaked in 2006 with 62 births
Most common in: Bouches-du-Rhône, Gironde, Paris, Nord, Haute-Garonne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
83 births recorded 2003–2021 · currently #5581 · peaked in 2014 with 10 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
83 births recorded 2003–2021 · peaked in 2014 with 10 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Malena’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1627 | — |
| 2007 | #1613 | ↑14 |
| 2008 | #1789 | ↓176 |
| 2009 | #1769 | ↑20 |
| 2010 | #1751 | ↑18 |
| 2011 | #1772 | ↓21 |
| 2012 | #1983 | ↓211 |
| 2013 | #2032 | ↓49 |
| 2014 | #1838 | ↑194 |
| 2015 | #1984 | ↓146 |
| 2016 | #2308 | ↓324 |
| 2017 | #2144 | ↑164 |
| 2018 | #2254 | ↓110 |
| 2019 | #2128 | ↑126 |
| 2020 | #2779 | ↓651 |
| 2021 | #2384 | ↑395 |
| 2022 | #2364 | ↑20 |
| 2023 | #2517 | ↓153 |
| 2024 | #2462 | ↑55 |
| 2025 | #2256 | ↑206 |
Frequently asked questions about Malena
Is Malena a popular name?
Yes — Malena currently ranks #2256 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Malena more common for boys or girls?
Malena is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Malena most popular?
Malena peaked in 2004 in United States, with 146 recorded births that year.
Is Malena rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Malena’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #993 in 1886 to #2256 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Malena?
At least 4,826 babies have been recorded with the name Malena across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Malena popular in more than one country?
Yes — Malena appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Malena?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Malena include Linden, Madelyne, Miabella, Presleigh.
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