NAME PROFILE
Mala
Derived from the Old Norse name Þýri, meaning 'belonging to the god Tyr' or 'thunder goddess.' It represents a person who is exceptionally resilient, charismatic, and possesses a natural ability to lead with grace.
Key Stats
| Total births | 698 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2018 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1978 |
| Most recent | 2023 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | African-American, English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 83%CA — 17%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Tyra Banks (Television Producer and Model) · Tyrah Skye (Social Media Personality) · Tyra Ferrell (Supporting Actress in 'Boyz n the Hood') · Tyra Sanchez (Reality Competition Winner) · Tyra Bolling (Contemporary R&B Artist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
TyTy-TyRah
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