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Madalena
GirlMeaning of Madalena: Portuguese: 'from Magdala'
Madalena is a girl's name most strongly associated with Portuguese naming. It has 8 letters and 4 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 6360th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 2115th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#6360
17 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#2115
13 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
827
First recorded 1911 · peak 2010
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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