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Maleko

Quick answerMaleko is a Hawaiian name meaning "male" or "masculine," derived from the Hawaiian language root reflecting gender designation.

Hawaiian · Boy · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#10,307
TrendStable
Peak year2015
Syllables3
OriginHawaiian
LanguageHawaiian
CultureHawaiian
Letters6
Numerology3 Chaldean 22
Global rank#10,307

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Maleko

Maleko is a Hawaiian name meaning "male" or "masculine," derived from the Hawaiian language root reflecting gender designation.

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Etymology

Maleko is a Hawaiian name meaning "male" or "masculine," derived from the Hawaiian language root reflecting gender designation. The name is primarily used in Hawaiian culture and has been borne by notable figures in Hawaiian history, including royalty and cultural practitioners.

Maleko currently ranks #10,307 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.

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