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Malana
GirlMeaning of Malana: Hawaiian: 'buoyant or light'
Malana is a girl's name most strongly associated with Hawaiian naming. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 6624th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#6624
16 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
1,210
First recorded 1953 · peak 2007
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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