Malila
Gender-neutral name · English · Native American
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #11,246 in 2010
0 babies were named Malila in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 2009–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Malila you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryMalila first shows up in US birth records in 2009, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2010, when it reached #11,246.
About the name Malila
Malila is a gender-neutral name of English and Native American origin. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ila”. US birth records list Malila for girls from 2009 to 2021, in 7 of those 13 years. Its best year was 2010, when it ranked #11,246 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2021, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English namesNative American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.3 | 303,030 girls |
| 2010s | 1.4 | 740,741 girls |
| 2020s | 3.6 | 273,973 girls |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Malila
What is the origin of the name Malila?
Malila has English, Native American roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Malila a boy or girl name?
Both. Malila is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Malila?
Malila is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2021. It peaked at #11,246 in 2010.