The nameMalina

Malina means "raspberry" in Slavic languages.

Meaning

Malina is the Slavic word for raspberry.

Origin

Slavic.

History

In the United States Malina reached 1400th in 2009.

Popularity of the name Malina

Malina in the United States

2218thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2009peak year (169 births)
4,364babies named Malina in the United States since 1880
085169 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Malina was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,348 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Malina. Its rise began around 1967, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Malina in the United States were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 94 births a year on average, against 129 in the five years before.

Malina in Switzerland

141stmost popular girls' name in Switzerland in 2025
2022peak year (54 births)
621babies named Malina in Switzerland since 2000
02754 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Switzerland. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Malina was most popular in Switzerland in the 2020s, with 302 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Malina. Its rise began around 2003, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Malina in Switzerland were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 52 births a year on average, against 38 in the five years before.

Sibling names for Malina

Names from the same generation as Malina, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Malina mean?

Malina is the Slavic word for raspberry.

What is the origin of the name Malina?

Slavic.

Is Malina a girl's or a boy's name?

Malina is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Malina?

In 2024, Malina was the 2218th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 85 births.

What are good sibling names for Malina?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Lucinda, Linnea, Talya and Rania for a sister, Vladimir, Konrad, Boris and Alton for a brother.