Fun Facts About the Name Malda
- 17 babies named Malda: U.S. records list 17 babies given the name Malda from 1880 through 2025.
What Does the Name Malda Mean?
Malda is a feminine given name whose clearest etymology is Lithuanian. It is identical to the Lithuanian word malda, meaning "prayer," a noun related to the verb melsti, "to pray" or "to beg." Lithuanian has many word-names, so the name can be understood literally as "prayer." A similar-looking Romance name, Mafalda, is a form of Matilda and means "mighty in battle," but Malda is not securely documented as a short form of it.
Malda Name History & Origins
The Lithuanian noun malda belongs to the ordinary vocabulary of prayer and supplication. As a personal name, Malda follows the Lithuanian practice of turning abstract or everyday words into given names, as with Viltis ("hope") and Aušra ("dawn"). No widely known historical figure or literary character is associated with the name, so its use is best explained by the Lithuanian word rather than by a famous bearer.
How Popular is the Name Malda?
Malda has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 2025. Its best rank was #3,258 in 1912.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #12,692 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 1932 | #4,833 | 5 | 0.0005% |
| 1912 | #3,258 | 5 | 0.0009% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
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How the Name Malda Shapes Your Personality and Life?
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Dependable, very down-to-earth and well grounded, you are always looking for meaningful work, a career where you can take pride in your work and do the best job you are capable of. Your prime desire is to build protected and secure environment at home and at work. You can be very persuasive in achieving goals and gaining objectives. You can be very detailed and well-organized and possess great organizational skills. At times you may appear too stubborn and overly critical to others, but your practical approach to life and productivity makes you one of the most beneficent members of community.
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