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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Malaini — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Malaina|Malaiya
SanskritGirl→ Stable

Malaini

mah-LAY-nee · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14597 in 2021

Peak: #14597 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14597 in 2021

Peak: #14597 in 2021

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

This name has very limited recent SSA data.

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
70
Higher than 70% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Strong
.com available · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Malaini scores well on practical feasibility but there are tradeoffs — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
85

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
Sanskrit OriginIndianGirl3-syllableNatureRomanticMelodicFloralRisingGlobalModern-Traditional Blend
Character
graceful strengthcompassionate spiritcreative expressioninner wisdom
STRONG
High confidence

Malaini is a Sanskrit girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com available · — · clear
Popularity:—
Malaini at a Glance
Meaning:From Sanskrit meaning 'garland' or 'wreath', symbolizing beauty, adornment, and celebration in Hindu and Indian tradition.
Language root:Sanskrit · Hindi
Peak rank:#14597 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
MaliniMelinaMalayaMaliaLani◈
Similar Style
AriaAsha◈AnayaPriyaSairaLeila
Works well with
AriaAsha◈Kaya◈MiraNayaZaraLeilaDaya
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Malaini · Overview
Summary

Malaini is a Sanskrit girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Malaini scores 70/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Nature · Romantic character
Malaini carries a warm, gentle, ethereal quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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