Malu
Girl nameMalu has been given to 263 babies in the U.S. since 1995. It peaked in 2020. In 2025, about 1 in 146,115 girls was named Malu.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
263
Peak year
2020 (28 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1995
10-year trend
▲ +83%
Gender split
98% girls / 2% boys
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Malu.
Sibling name ideas for Malu
Same era and popularity as Malu, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Malu?
Malu has been given to 263 babies in the U.S. since 1995. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Malu peak?
Malu peaked in 2020, when 28 babies were given the name.
Is Malu a girl or boy name?
Malu is primarily a girl name (98% of babies named Malu are girls).
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