Cognomen Malana (Malana 
) , in all the world, is a common family name. The surname Malana is characteristic of Philippines, where it is quite a common surname, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where it is quite a rare surname, and United Arab Emirates. Measured by absolute frequency, it is the most numerous in Philippines, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and India. Likewise, Malana is the forename as well as the last name.