Calm, serene, or light
Malaina is a modern variation of names like Melina or Malena. It is often associated with the Greek word 'melas', meaning dark, or the Hawaiian name Malana, which means buoyant or light. In contemporary usage, it is frequently chosen for its soft, melodic sound and its connection to the idea of serenity.
Less common today
Malaina isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,944 in 2004.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
