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Mala
GirlMeaning of Mala: Sanskrit: 'garland'
Mala is a girl's name most strongly associated with Indian naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 9218th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 2771st in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#9218
10 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#2771
9 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
698
First recorded 1951 · peak 1956
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
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