Malalai
Malalai is a girl baby name. Ranked #41,648 in the US, popular nicknames include Mal, May, and Malie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Malalai first appeared in US Social Security records in 2016.
Over 5 babies have been named Malalai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Malalai is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #41,648 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #41,648
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Malalai
Malalai is a girl name .
Malalai is currently ranked #41,648 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Malalai include Mal, May, Malie, and Malaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Malalai include Malani, Malaya, Malaysia, Malayah, Malak . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis