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Summary

Malena is a name of Spanish origin, derived from the Hebrew name Magdala, which means 'of Magdala.' The name evolved from Magdala to Magdalena and then to Malena. It is often associated with feminine traits and has gained popularity in the 20th century, especially in Spanish-speaking regions. There is no biblical relevance for the name itself, but it is linked to a biblical location. The name has variants such as Magdalena and Maggie, and it is currently perceived as graceful and charming.

The name Malena 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, Malena has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, too falling 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, 'Malena' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 8598th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7783rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5662nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2301st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3075th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1793rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2234th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Malena' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.