Malea Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Malea is of Greek origin, meaning 'tender' or 'soft', and is linked to the word for 'apple'. It has evolved from the ancient Greek 'Malaios' to its modern form. The name carries traits of gentleness and beauty, with no specific biblical relevance. It has gained popularity in recent years as a unique name choice.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Malea"
Pronunciation
/məˈliːə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Malea is derived from the Greek word 'malaios', which means 'soft' or 'tender'. It also has associations with the Greek word 'mala', which means 'apple'.
Meaning
tender, soft, apple
Language Evolution
Malaios, Malea
Historical Usage
The name Malea has gained popularity in recent decades, especially in modern contexts, as a unique and melodic name choice.
Variants & Derivatives
Malaya, Malia, Malina
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Malea is perceived as a beautiful and gentle name, often associated with kindness and femininity.
Famous People
Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja - a notable singer and performer.
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Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 100 peak births in 2009
Geographic Spread
Popular across 16 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 5 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Malea"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Malea"
"Malea" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4814th of 12526 | 127 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4385th of 19264 | 211 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3952nd of 27321 | 387 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2327th of 35406 | 1,223 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3351st of 30306 | 571 |
Regional Popularity of "Malea" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Malea" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 2775th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
92.65% 3414th/3685 |
- | - |
85.91% 5427th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
46.05% 2110th/4582 |
76.45% 3948th/5164 |
57.36% 4195th/7313 |
30.12% 2248th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
88.13% 3511th/3984 |
79.76% 3579th/4487 |
79.40% 5417th/6822 |
56.39% 3539th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Malea"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Malea" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Malea" in the United States
The name Malea is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Malea has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Malea' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4814th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4385th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3952nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2327th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3351st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Malea' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.