Malala Name Popularity and Statistics
Malala is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Malala?
Malala is spelled M-A-L-A-L-A. The name has 6 letters.
Malala Popularity in 2024
Rank#15,293
Recorded Births5
- Girls usage fell 1,831 places to #15,293 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2023.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Malala Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2013 through 2024. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Girls | 5 | #15,293 |
| 2023 | Girls | 6 | #13,462 |
| 2022 | Girls | 6 | #13,592 |
| 2021 | Girls | 6 | #13,464 |
| 2019 | Girls | 11 | #9,112 |
| 2018 | Girls | 13 | #8,146 |
| 2017 | Girls | 8 | #11,615 |
| 2016 | Girls | 10 | #10,113 |
| 2015 | Girls | 10 | #10,148 |
| 2014 | Girls | 11 | #9,517 |
| 2013 | Girls | 9 | #11,000 |
When Was Malala Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2018 · Girls
13 recorded births
National rank #8,146
2019 · Girls
11 recorded births
National rank #9,112
2014 · Girls
11 recorded births
National rank #9,517
2016 · Girls
10 recorded births
National rank #10,113