Madelynn vs Malani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malani

Girl #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heavenly, of the sky"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#331
Total SSA Count
938
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mali, Lani

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Popularity Comparison

Madelynn Rank #514
Malani Rank #331

Malani is more popular, ranked #331 vs #514 for Madelynn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Madelynn ___

  • Madelynn Rose
  • Madelynn Grace
  • Madelynn Claire
  • Madelynn Jane
  • Madelynn Elizabeth
  • Madelynn Ann

Malani ___

  • Malani Rose
  • Malani Grace
  • Malani Kai
  • Malani Lei
  • Malani Jo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Madelynn

Charlotte Eleanor Olivia Henry James

If you choose Malani

Kailani Ailani Makoa Malia Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madelynn or Malani more popular?

Malani is more popular, ranked #331 compared to Madelynn at #514 in the United States.

What do Madelynn and Malani mean?

Madelynn means "from Magdala (high tower)" (Hebrew origin). Malani means "heavenly, of the sky" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Madelynn and Malani boy or girl names?

Madelynn is primarily a girl name. Malani is primarily a girl name.

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