Malani

Malani is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 938 girls in the United States.

Malani at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Malani

Malani belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Malani first appears in Social Security records in 1977. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #331 in 2024, and in 2024 938 babies received the name — 6,283 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Malani in US records

First recorded (US)
1977
Best US rank
#331 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Malani in 2024
938
Total since 1880
6,283

Malani in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2020
Best rank
#4193 in 2024
Babies named Malani in 2025
4
Total since 1996
20

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Malani mean?

The meaning of Malani is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Malani a boy or girl name?

Malani is a girl name. In 2024, 938 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Malani?

Malani comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Malani?

Malani first appears in US records in 1977. Its best-ever ranking was #331 in 2024, and 938 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].