Girl · #15,031 in 2026

Malaena

Melena is a form of blood in stool which refers to the dark black, tarry feces that are commonly associated with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. The black color and characteristic strong odor are caused by hemoglobin in the blood being altered by digestive enzymes and intestinal bacteria.

Current Rank
#15,031
Peak Rank
#15,031 (2000)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2000
First Year
2000
Last Year
2000
Peak Year
#15031
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Malaena

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Melena is a form of blood in stool which refers to the dark black, tarry feces that are commonly associated with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. The black color and characteristic strong odor are caused by hemoglobin in the blood being altered by digestive enzymes and intestinal bacteria.

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Etymology
The origin of melena is dated to the early 19th century via modern Latin , via Greek melaina (feminine of melas , black). [ citation needed ]

The Story of Malaena

Malaena first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2000, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 5 Malaenas were born — ranking #15,031 that year. As of 2026, Malaena ranks #15,031 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Malaenas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Malaena

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Frequently Asked Questions about Malaena

What does the name Malaena mean?
Melena is a form of blood in stool which refers to the dark black, tarry feces that are commonly associated with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. The black color and characteristic strong odor are caused by hemoglobin in the blood being altered by digestive enzymes and intestinal bacteria.
How popular is Malaena in 2026?
In 2026, Malaena ranks #15,031 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Malaena most popular?
Malaena reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #15,031 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Malaena a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Malaena is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Malaena?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Malaena include Abney, Akenya, Allesia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Malaena

Malaena is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Malaena's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #15,031. Use the chart and map above to compare Malaena's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.