girl name
Malani
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#374 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Malani in the US, 1880–2025
Malani first appears in US records in 1977. It peaked in 2024, when 943 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 822.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Malani a boy or a girl name?
Malani is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Malani?
In 2025, Malani ranked #374 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Malani most popular?
Malani was most popular in 2024, when about 943 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.