Malta

Girl name

Malta has been given to 55 babies in the U.S. since 1910. It peaked in 1915.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

1915 (10 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1910

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Malta — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Maliagirl

31,606 babies since 1919

Altagirl

29,048 babies since 1880

Martagirl

17,581 babies since 1888

Malkagirl

6,505 babies since 1946

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Malta.

55 babies since 1896

55 babies since 1915

55 babies since 1917

55 babies since 1918

55 babies since 1921

56 babies since 1909

56 babies since 1914

56 babies since 1915

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Sibling name ideas for Malta

Same era and popularity as Malta, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

Iler Alfonsina Leokadia Coriene

Brothers

Eulie Tokio Bjarne Clesson

FAQ

How popular is the name Malta?

Malta has been given to 55 babies in the U.S. since 1910. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Malta peak?

Malta peaked in 1915, when 10 babies were given the name.

Is Malta a girl or boy name?

Malta is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Malta are girls).

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