Total births
20
Girls' name · since 1955
Malora
Since 1955, U.S. Social Security records show 20 babies named Malora, peaking in 1955. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 20
- total births
- 1955–2005
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Malora is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 20 have been recorded since 1955.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Malora has been recorded 20 times among girls since 1955, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1955 to 2005.
- 20 total births
- 1955–2005 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
20 girls have been named Malora since 1955, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2005.
- 20
- total births
- 1955–2005
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Malora was born in this single decade.
1955
Single peak year
5 babies were named Malora in 1955 - its busiest year on record.
Malora's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Malora splits its recorded history at 1971: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1955 (5 births).
Malora at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1955
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1955
Malora popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1955–2005
- Peak year (1955)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Malora by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Malora's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Malora births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
10 births
- 1970s
1970s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 10 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Malora? ▼
Since 1955, Social Security records show 20 babies named Malora. The most recent recorded year was 2005. Its busiest year on record was 1955, with 5 births.
When was Malora most popular? ▼
Malora was most popular in the 1950s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1955.
How long has the name Malora been used? ▼
Records for Malora go back to 1955, giving 51 years of history through 2005.
What names are similar to Malora? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mallory, Malia, Malinda, Maliyah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Malora's data
- Malora's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (10 total births) through the 2000s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Malora
Nearby Names Like Malora
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Malora
Mallory Girl
#412 59,044 births
Malia Girl
#328 31,606 births
Malinda Girl
#2857 21,464 births
Maliyah Girl
#589 15,359 births
Malaysia Girl
#855 11,031 births
Compare Malora side by side: Malora vs Mallory Malora vs Malia Malora vs Malinda
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1955–2005 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Malora: Baby Name Since 1955 - 20 Births, Peak 1955." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/malora. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Malora draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.