Malene
Malene is a girl baby name. Ranked #68,152 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
Malene is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Malene often also consider Concepsion, Marth, Burneta .
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Historical Record
Malene first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 120 babies have been named Malene in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Malene is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #68,152 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,152
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
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About the Name Malene
Malene is a girl name .
Malene is currently ranked #68,152 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Malene include Mal, May, Malie, and Maleie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Malene 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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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis