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Malanni

muh-LAH-nee · of uncertain origin; likely a modern invented name

2025 rank (girls)
#7,491
Babies named in 2025
14
Peak popularity
2022
2025 frequency
1 in 114,805 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2022

Declining since 2022, #7,491 for girls today.

Popularity of Malanni since 2006

Babies named Malanni per year in U.S. Social Security records.

6111720102020Most births 2022Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s5
2010s30
2020s66

Meaning & origin

Malanni is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2006, making it a relatively recent addition to the American naming landscape. Its peak popularity came in 2022, but since then it has been in decline. In 2025 it ranked 7,491 with an incidence of about 1 in 114,805 girls. The name has not been tied to any particular region or cultural tradition, suggesting it is an invented name likely formed from fashionable sounds or syllables. Its lack of top states indicates it is used sparsely across the country. Despite its short history, Malanni offers a melodic and distinctive option for parents seeking a unique name.

Malanni first appeared in U.S. records in 2006, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a feminine elaboration of the name Malan, or a blend of elements from names like Melanie and Lani. The name has seen modest usage, peaking in 2022.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Mala, Lanni, Anni

Sibling names for Malanni

Names that share Malanni's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Melani, Lani, Kailani, Malia, Annalise

Brothers: Malan, Kai, Elio, Milan, Levi

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Malanni mean?
The meaning of Malanni is uncertain; it is likely a modern invented name without a traditional etymology.
Is Malanni a popular name currently?
Malanni is not very common. In 2025 it ranked 7,491 in the U.S., with about 1 in 114,805 girls given that name.
Is Malanni a boy or girl name?
Malanni is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.