High tower or woman from Magdala
Maleena is a phonetic variant of Malena, which is a Scandinavian and Spanish diminutive of Magdalena. It refers to Mary Magdalene from the New Testament, whose name indicates she was from Magdala, a town on the Sea of Galilee. The name is often associated with the Greek word 'pyrgos' meaning tower, symbolizing strength.
Less common today
Maleena isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,374 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actress and model
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