Mala
m(a)-la
US Popularity:12198
Origin:German
Meaning:Of Magdala; Great; Tower; Elegant; Strength, power; Necklace
Mala is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin. The feminine title is often associated with Mary Magdalene and means “from Magdala,” “great,” “elegant,” and “tower.” Mala also has Germanic origins, stemming from the element maginą, meaning “strength” or “power.” Mala has Hindi roots, too, where it means “necklace,” referring to the beads used in meditation and sacred prayer.
Mala Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Mala is currently #4871 on The Bump
Girl:Mala is currently #3229 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Mala is currently #12198 in U.S. births
Girl:Mala is currently #7094 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#7094
in 2023
+ 4742
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 214
Name Doctor, Mala (1)
Name Doctor, Magdalen
Behind the Name, Magdalene, January 2022
Behind the Name, Mala, April 2024
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