Malini

Q: How popular is the name Malini?

Malini is ranked #19331 in popularity for girl names.

Girl Name #19,331 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Malini is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Malini often also consider Artis, Hector, .

Popularity Over Time

#19,331

Current Rank

Peaked 1975 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #19,331
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Malia #327 Maliyah #587 Maliah #1679 Malina #2225 Malika #2820 Malinda #2880 Maliya #2999 Mali #3590

Nicknames

Mal May Malie Maliie

Middle Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions About Malini

Is Malini a boy or girl name?

Malini is primarily used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Malini?

Malini is currently ranked #19331 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Malini?

Common nicknames for Malini include Mal, May, Malie, and Maliie.

Is Malini a common or rare name?

Malini is an uncommon name, ranked #19331 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Malini

Malini is a girl name .

Malini is currently ranked #19,331 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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

Alternative spellings of Malini include Malia, Maliyah, Maliah, Malina, Malika . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.