NAME PROFILE
Malana
Derived from Keziah, meaning "cassia" or "cinnamon tree." It represents someone who is sweet, spicy, and resilient, possessing a vibrant and warm personality that naturally draws others toward them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,210 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2007 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1999 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | African-American, Hebrew |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 53%FL — 21%OH — 16%PA — 5%NY — 5%
Notable People
Keysha Freshh (Hip-hop artist, "In Bloom") · Keysha (R&B singer, "Stop Playing Games") · Keysha Lee (Award-winning filmmaker and journalist) · Keysha Saunders (Novelist, "The Keysha Series") · Keysha (Latin Pop Artist, "Que Me Sigan")
Nicknames & Diminutives
KeyShaKay
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