Maleena
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Bright, shining light
Origin: Irish/Scottish
Popularity: Ranked #7738 in 2025 with 14 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Aileen. Shares the meaning 'Bright, shining light.'
Similar names: malena, maleni, maleny, maileen, mailen, maileny, maleina, maleini
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Maleena? About 1 in 237,750 babies born in 2025 were named Maleena, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Maleena
What does the name Maleena mean?
Maleena means “Bright, shining light” from Irish/Scottish roots.
What is the origin of the name Maleena?
Maleena has Irish/Scottish origin. The traditional meaning is “Bright, shining light”.
How popular is Maleena?
Maleena ranked #7491 in 2025 — given to 14 babies that year.
When was Maleena most popular?
Maleena peaked in 2017 with 47 babies registered that year.
Is Maleena a boy or girl name?
Maleena is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Maleenas in registered births are female.
Is the name Maleena rising or falling in popularity?
Maleena has fallen 2989 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4502 in 2020 to #7491 in 2025.
How long has Maleena been recorded?
Maleena appears in birth records across 35 years — from 1991 through 2025.