Malinalli

A name of Nahuatl origin, Malinalli is a pretty, nature connected choice from Central America meaning "tall grass". It is associated with La Malinche (also known as Marina or Malintzin, though her original name might have been Malinalli), a 16th century Nahua woman who acted as an interpreter and advisor for the Spanish during their conquest of the Aztec Empire, after she was enslaved. She is an important figure, though perspectives on her greatly differ.

Pronounced mah-li-NAHL-ee.

As of October 2026, Malinalli ranked #14559 for girls in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #13028 for girls in 2010.