Rising since 2016, #4,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Malanii since 2012
Babies named Malanii per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 33 |
| 2020s | 164 |
Meaning & origin
Malanii is a modern American coinage that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security list in 2012, a time when creative vowel endings and Hawaiian-sounding names were gaining favor. Its rank of 4,546 in 2025 places it among rarer choices, with approximately 1 in 53,576 newborn girls receiving the name that year. The name saw its peak popularity in 2023, and its trajectory has been consistently rising since 2016, reflecting a growing but still niche appeal. Geographically, Malanii is most common in Georgia, suggesting a regional concentration in the southern United States.
Malanii is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2012. It may be a creative respelling of Melanie (from Greek melas, 'black, dark') or influenced by the fashionable -ani suffix seen in Hawaiian names. Its usage has been primarily in the United States.
Where Malanii is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mala, Lani, Mali
Sibling names for Malanii
Names that share Malanii's style, for a brother or sister.
