Malaine
Malaine is a girl baby name. Ranked #64,012 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
Malaine first appeared in US Social Security records in 1960.
Over 5 babies have been named Malaine in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Malaine is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #64,012 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #64,012
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Malaine
Malaine is a girl name .
Malaine is currently ranked #64,012 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Malaine include Mal, May, Malie, and Malaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Malaine 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