Rising since 2008, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Malonie since 1993
Babies named Malonie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 72 |
| 2020s | 65 |
Meaning & origin
Malonie is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1993. It remains quite rare, ranking 8860 in 2025, meaning approximately 1 in 146115 babies receive this name. Its popularity has been steadily rising since 2008, reaching a peak in 2021. The name does not have a strong association with any particular state, as its usage is dispersed. The exact origin is unclear, but it likely follows the trend of respelling established names like Melanie or Melony with an 'o'. The name's modern and unique sound appeals to parents seeking a distinctive choice for their daughters.
Malonie is a modern coinage, likely an alternative spelling of Melonie or Melony. The name Melony itself is a variant of Melanie, derived from the Greek melania meaning 'dark, black'. However, Malonie's exact derivation is unclear, and it may have been created by combining the popular 'Ma-' prefix with the '-lonie' ending seen in names like Melanie and Melody.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mali, Loni, Mally
Sibling names for Malonie
Names that share Malonie's style, for a brother or sister.
