Our Maltese name database contains 2.263 Maltese first names and 256 Maltese surnames categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Maltese name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format and use it freely in your projects. The Maltese names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Maltese names as well. To create the Maltese name database we used 6.630 validated Maltese social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.
Maltese first names
In Malta, parents often choose a first name for their child based on tradition and family history. Many Maltese names have religious or cultural significance and are passed down from generation to generation. Parents may also choose a name that is popular or trending at the time, or that holds personal meaning to them. Ultimately, the decision is made based on the parents' individual preferences and beliefs.
Popular Maltese male names
First name | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 | |
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Mark | 2.1% |
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David | 1.6% |
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Daniel | 1.5% |
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Matthew | 1.5% |
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Joseph | 1.5% |
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Michael | 1.3% |
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Mario | 1.1% |
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Luke | 1.0% |
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Chris | 0.9% |
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Paul | 0.9% |
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- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 6.630 Maltese social media profiles from which 4.452 (67%) is male.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.
Popular Maltese female names
First name | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 | |
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Maria | 1.9% |
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Sarah | 1.3% |
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Nicole | 1.3% |
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Jessica | 1.3% |
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Andrea | 1.2% |
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Malta | 1.0% |
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Rachel | 0.9% |
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Francesca | 0.9% |
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Rebecca | 0.8% |
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Claire | 0.8% |
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- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 6.630 Maltese social media profiles from which 2.178 (33%) is female.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.
Popular Maltese surnames
In Malta, the surname is passed down from the father. Children typically take on their father's surname, although there are some exceptions where the mother's surname may be used. The surname is traditionally passed down unchanged, with no variations or hyphenations.
Last name | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 |
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Vella | 2.1% |
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Camilleri | 2.1% |
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Borg | 2.0% |
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Farrugia | 1.7% |
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Galea | 1.6% |
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Micallef | 1.4% |
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Grech | 1.3% |
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Zammit | 1.3% |
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Attard | 1.3% |
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Azzopardi | 1.2% |
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- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 6.630 Maltese social media profiles.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this last name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.