Malini
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Malini first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 327 babies have been named Malini in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Malini is past its peak , currently ranked #19,331 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #19,331
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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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, Mali, Maliy, Maliie, May, Maie, and Malkins. 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.
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