Buoyant, light, or calm
In Hawaiian, Malana is often interpreted as meaning buoyant or light, suggesting a sense of ease and tranquility. It is also sometimes associated with the Sanskrit word for a garden or garland, though its use in the US is most frequently linked to its soft, tropical Hawaiian roots.
Less common today
Malana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,721 in 2007.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
