The baby name Malva is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced EN: /ˈmæl.və/ (MAL-vuh); ES/HU/RU: /ˈmal.va/ or /ˈmal.və/ (MAL-vah / MAL-vuh).
Malva is Latin, Portuguese in Origin.
The baby name Malva is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced EN: /ˈmæl.və/ (MAL-vuh); ES/HU/RU: /ˈmal.va/ or /ˈmal.və/ (MAL-vah / MAL-vuh).
Malva is Latin, Portuguese in Origin.
Malva is a floral given name rooted in Latin malva “mallow,” ultimately from Greek malakhē and akin to malakós “soft.” The mallow plant has been prized since antiquity for soothing, medicinal qualities, and its petals inspired the color term mauve in several European languages. As a name, Malva evokes tenderness, resilience, and gentle healing - quiet strength wrapped in botanical elegance.
In modern use, Malva appears across Scandinavia and Central/Eastern Europe as part of the revived nature-name trend, while in Romance languages it aligns directly with the common word for the flower. Variants and cognates include Polish Malwa and German Malve; Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese share the form Malva. Nicknames such as Malla or Mal can arise informally. Rare in English-speaking countries, it remains distinctive yet familiar through its pan-European botanical roots.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AO | 0 | #77 | 1 | 2,729 | |
| Sweden | Girls | 2022 | #101 | 84 | 1,568 |
| Switzerland | Girls | 2024 | #134 | 2 | 1,786 |
| UY | 0 | #182 | 1 | 2,477 | |
| AR | 0 | #193 | 1 | 2,915 | |
| PL | 0 | #212 | 1 | 2,600 | |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #216 | 2 | 4,575 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #226 | 2 | 4,141 |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #277 | 2 | 7,507 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #358 | 2 | 8,829 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| CL | 0 | #400 | 12 | 6,867 | |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #494 | 11 | 11,303 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #500 | 11 | 6,731 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #505 | 292 | 3,895 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #515 | 4 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #586 | 14 | 8,289 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #650 | 2 | 9,488 |
| SY | 0 | #677 | 52 | 11,684 | |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #695 | 3 | 13,071 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #696 | 5 | 13,390 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #734 | 118 | 14,098 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #930 | 12 | 12,708 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #940 | 16 | 5,933 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #954 | 30 | 5,561 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,007 | 4 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,031 | 3 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,148 | 5 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,199 | 13 | 19,440 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,227 | 8 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,230 | 7 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,259 | 9 | 17,781 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,423 | 24 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Malva is popular in 40 countries — most recent births per country:
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