How Many People Are Named Malea?
Complete statistics for the name Malea: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Malea is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 133,975 Americans bearing it. That's just 2,463 people alive today! It peaked in popularity in 2009 with 100 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 25All 2,519 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Malea Through the Generations
With 2,519 total births recorded since its inception, Malea has seen a steady decline in usage, especially among older generations. The majority of those named Malea are under 30, indicating it's a genuinely modern choice. As of now, there are 1,794 under-30s, 585 aged between 30 and 60, and 140 over 60, showing a strong preference for younger individuals adopting this name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Malea's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Malea
How Many People Have the Name Malea?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,463 people in the United States currently share the name Malea. That works out to roughly 1 in every 133,975 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Malea a Common or Rare Name?
Malea is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Malea Mean?
Malea means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Malea in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Malea Most Popular?
The name Malea reached peak popularity in 2009, with 100 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Malea?
Approximately 2,463 people named Malea live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,519. That works out to roughly 1 in 133,975 Americans.
Is Malea a rare name?
Malea is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 133,975 Americans has this name.
What does the name Malea mean?
Malea means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Malea more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Malea are male and 100% are female.
When was Malea most popular?
Malea peaked in 2009 with 100 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.