Girl Name

Malala

"An Arabic name meaning grief or sorrow, though used as a beautiful standalone name in Arabic and Islamic cultures."

Ranked #16729 for girls

About the Name Malala

Meaning

An Arabic name meaning grief or sorrow, though used as a beautiful standalone name in Arabic and Islamic cultures.

Origin

Arabic

Gender

Girl

First Letter

M

Girl Rank

#16729

Malala is a girl name of Arabic origin. The name means "An Arabic name meaning grief or sorrow, though used as a beautiful standalone name in Arabic and Islamic cultures." and Currently ranked #16729 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with M or explore other Arabic names.

Popularity Over Time

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#72
2010
#23
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Malala

  • MY Malala Yousafzai (Nobel laureate and education activist)

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