Malani

Boy Name #44,658 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Malani is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Malani often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #44,658
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Malachi #149 Malakai #233 Malakhi #1314 Malaki #1389 Malachai #2300 Malakhai #4062

Nicknames

Mal May Malie Malaie

Also a Girl Name

Malani is also used as a girl name, ranked #331.

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Similar Names

Mary Margaret Martha Maude Mabel Mattie Maggie Marie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Malani

Is Malani a boy or girl name?

Malani is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #44658. As a girl name, it is ranked #331. Malani is more commonly used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Malani?

Malani is currently ranked #44658 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Malani?

Common nicknames for Malani include Mal, May, Malie, and Malaie.

Is Malani a common or rare name?

Malani is an uncommon name, ranked #44658 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Malani

Malani is a boy name .

Is Malani a boy or girl name? Malani is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #44,658 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #331. Malani is more commonly used as a girl name.

Malani is currently ranked #44,658 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Malani include Mal, May, Malie, and Malaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Malani include Malachi, Malakai, Malakhi, Malaki, Malachai . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.