US Popularity:27660
Origin:Arabic
Meaning:Grief-stricken
Malala is a powerful name. It now has permanent connotations with the Malala Yousafzai, the education rights activist who has been making history since she was a child. In her short life she has overcome unspeakable tragedy, written books and poems, and become the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate, all just since 1997. But this name was imbued with strength before Yousafzai's time, as she was named after a warrior and poet, Malalai of Maiwand. Give baby the gift of legacy with the name Malala.

How Popular Is The Name Malala?

U.S. Births

Overall:Malala is currently #27660 in U.S. births
Girl:Malala is currently #16729 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#16729
in 2024
- 2273
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data

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