Rising since 2014, #5,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Malahni since 2013
Babies named Malahni per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 64 |
| 2020s | 164 |
Meaning & origin
Malahni is a modern invention, first appearing in U.S. records in 2013. By 2025, it reached rank 5,917, with 1 in 80,363 newborn girls given the name. Its popularity has risen steadily since 2014, peaking in 2022. The name has not been concentrated in any particular U.S. states, indicating broad but sparse use. Its spelling and sound suggest influence from names like Melanie (ultimately from Greek) and Hawaiian-derived Malani, though Malahni itself has no established etymology. This recent coinage fits a trend of creatively spelled, melodic feminine names ending in '-ni'.
Malahni first appears in U.S. records in 2013, suggesting a recent invented name. It may blend elements of names like Melanie (from Greek melas, meaning 'black, dark') or Malani (a Hawaiian name meaning 'calm' or 'serene'), but no direct derivation can be confirmed. Its spelling with an 'h' and stress pattern align with fashionable feminine names ending in '-ni'.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mala, Lani, Mali
Sibling names for Malahni
Names that share Malahni's style, for a brother or sister.
