Rising since 2019, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Mally since 1986
Babies named Mally per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 49 |
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s | 38 |
Meaning & origin
Mally is a modern name that first entered the U.S. Social Security records in 1986. Its peak usage occurred in 2014, and after a decline, it has been rising in popularity since 2019. As of 2025, it ranks 8,362, with an incidence of 1 in nearly 134,000 births, making it a rare choice. The name likely evolved as a shortened form of Mallory or Mary, but its etymology is not definitively established. Unlike many older names, Mally does not have strong historical ties or a large number of variants. It appeals to parents seeking a concise, feminine name that blends a familiar sound with a touch of novelty.
Mally is a modern coinage in the United States, first recorded in 1986. It likely originated as a diminutive or shortened form of names such as Mallory or Mary, using the popular -y suffix. Alternatively, it may derive from surnames like Mally, which have various origins. Its rise in use since 2019 suggests it fits contemporary naming trends favoring short, vowel-ending names.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Mallie
Sibling names for Mally
Names that share Mally's style, for a brother or sister.
