Malina
Malina is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Raspberry in Slavic languages; also associated with the sun in Inuit mythology.
Origin and history
Malina is a name found in several cultures, notably derived from the Slavic word for raspberry, as well as an Inuit mythology figure representing the sun. In the United States, it is a moderately used choice that offers a soft, melodic alternative to names like Marina or Milena. Its gentle cadence has helped it maintain a steady presence in contemporary name registries.
Popularity in the United States
4,452 babies in the United States have been named Malina since 1880. It ranks #2628 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1547.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.6 %)
- TX (10.6 %)
- NY (8.9 %)
- FL (7.7 %)
- PA (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 28 |
| 1960-1970 | 88 |
| 1970-1980 | 325 |
| 1980-1990 | 308 |
| 1990-2000 | 585 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,207 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,349 |
| 2020-2029 | 556 |
Famous people named Malina
- Malina Weissman: Actress, Model
Nicknames
Lina, Mal
Fun facts
- In Slavic languages like Polish, Czech, and Bulgarian, the word 'malina' literally means raspberry.
- In Greenlandic Inuit mythology, Malina is the goddess of the sun, sister to the moon god Anningan.