Maleni
Meaning
"dark, dark-complexioned beauty"
Origin: Greek via Spanish
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,148
- Total SSA Count
- 51
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Mali, Leni, Malen
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"dark, dark-complexioned beauty"
Origin: Greek via Spanish
"quetzal bird, symbol of freedom"
Origin: Nahuatl
Maleni is more popular, ranked #3148 vs #3156 for Quetzaly.
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Maleni is more popular, ranked #3148 compared to Quetzaly at #3156 in the United States.
Maleni means "dark, dark-complexioned beauty" (Greek via Spanish origin). Quetzaly means "quetzal bird, symbol of freedom" (Nahuatl origin).
Maleni is primarily a girl name. Quetzaly is primarily a girl name.