Malian
Malian is a girl baby name. Ranked #25,166 in the US, popular nicknames include Mal, May, and Malie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Malian first appeared in US Social Security records in 2019.
Over 6 babies have been named Malian in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Malian is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #25,166 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #25,166
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
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About the Name Malian
Malian is a girl name .
Malian is currently ranked #25,166 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Malian include Mal, May, Malie, and Maliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Malian include Malia, Maliyah, Maliah, Malina, Malika . 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