US Popularity:24007
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 #24007 in U.S. births
Girl:Malala is currently #14456 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#14456
in 2023
+ 185
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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