Malai
Malai is a girl baby name. Ranked #10,604 in the US, popular nicknames include Mal, May, and Malie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Malai first appeared in US Social Security records in 2005.
Over 196 babies have been named Malai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Malai is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #10,604 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #10,604
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Malai
Malai is a girl name .
Malai is currently ranked #10,604 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Malai include Mal, May, and Malie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Malai 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