Maleficent
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Maleficent first appeared in US Social Security records in 2015.
Over 16 babies have been named Maleficent in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maleficent is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #25,809 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #25,809
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Maleficent
Maleficent is a girl name .
Maleficent is currently ranked #25,809 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Maleficent include Mal, Male, Maley, Maleie, Malef, Malefy, Malefie, Ent, Enty, Entie, Cent, and May. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Maleficent include Maleah, Malena, Maleni, Maleia, Malea . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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