Malani vs Regina

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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Regina

Girl #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"queen"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Latin Catholic Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#340
Total SSA Count
911
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gina, Reggie, Rina

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Popularity Comparison

Malani Rank #331
Regina Rank #340

Malani is more popular, ranked #331 vs #340 for Regina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Malani ___

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

Regina ___

  • Regina Maria
  • Regina Elena
  • Regina Louise
  • Regina Anne
  • Regina Claire
  • Regina Sophia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Malani

Kailani Ailani Makoa Malia Kai

If you choose Regina

Victoria Cecilia Leo Marcus Vivienne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malani or Regina more popular?

Malani is more popular, ranked #331 compared to Regina at #340 in the United States.

What do Malani and Regina mean?

Malani means "heavenly, of the sky" (Hawaiian origin). Regina means "queen" (Latin origin).

Are Malani and Regina boy or girl names?

Malani is primarily a girl name. Regina is primarily a girl name.

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