Declining since 2019, #6,116 for girls today.
Popularity of Malanie since 1958
Babies named Malanie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 58 |
| 1970s | 136 |
| 1980s | 136 |
| 1990s | 75 |
| 2000s | 135 |
| 2010s | 185 |
| 2020s | 170 |
Meaning & origin
Malanie is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1958, but its most notable usage occurred in the 2010s, reaching a peak rank of 6,116 in 2018. Since 2019, its popularity has been declining, with a 2025 rate of 1 in 84,593 births. The name is a creative variant of Melanie, blending the classic name with a trendy -ie ending. While it has not been borne by any widely known public figures, its soft and feminine sound has appealed to parents seeking a distinctive alternative to more common names like Melanie or Natalie. Malanie has no strong regional ties in the United States and has not ranked among the top names in any state.
Malanie is a modern invented name, likely formed by blending the popular name Melanie with the fashionable -ie suffix. Melanie itself comes from the Greek melas (genitive melanos), meaning 'black' or 'dark', and was borne by several early Christian saints. Malanie first appeared in U.S. records in 1958, but saw its most notable use in the 2010s, often chosen for its melodic sound and resemblance to established names like Melanie and Stephanie.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mala, Lanie, Mali
Variants: Melanie, Mallanie
Sibling names for Malanie
Names that share Malanie's style, for a brother or sister.
