Malana as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Malana

What is the meaning of the name Malana ?

The baby name Malana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced mah-LAH-nah (/məˈlɑːnə/).

Malana is in Origin.

Malana is most commonly explained through Hawaiian, from mālana, a verb meaning “to float, drift, or lift,” which lends the given name a sense of buoyancy and calm. In contemporary use it also functions as a modern blend, often perceived as combining elements of Malia or Mala with Ana, and it can overlap with Malena or Melania in Romance languages. As a personal name, Malana is rare in older records but has gained modest visibility in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century, alongside other island-influenced choices.

Meanings reflect its sources: Hawaiian suggests “buoyant, floating, uplifting,” while association with Melania (Greek melas, “dark”) or Malena (a short form of Magdalena, “from Magdala”) gives alternate etymologies. Spellings and related forms include Mālana, Malena, Melana, Melania, Milana, and Malina. Nicknames such as Lana, Lani, Mali, and Ana are natural. The overall impression is airy, lyrical, and modern.