Girl · #4,296 in 2026

Malahni

Name: Popularity of the name Malahni in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Malahni, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,296

Peak Rank

#4,037 (2022)

Total Babies

273

5-Yr Trend

+69%

2013

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#4037

Peak Rank

273

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Malahni

Malahni first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2013, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 36 Malahnis were born — ranking #4,037 that year. As of 2026, Malahni ranks #4,296 for baby girls with 33 births, rising sharply (+69% over the past five years). In total, more than 273 Malahnis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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101-500

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Names that sound like Malahni

Phonetically similar names — useful when Malahni is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Maloney
Moloney
Mullaney
Mullany
Melanie
Melony
Melany
Melonie
Melone
Melani
Meloni
Melana

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Malahni

What does the name Malahni mean?

Malahni is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2013. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Malahni in 2026?

In 2026, Malahni ranks #4,296 among girls' names in the U.S., with 33 babies given the name that year.

When was Malahni most popular?

Malahni reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #4,037 that year with 36 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Malahni most popular?

Malahni has historically been most popular in Louisiana, Georgia, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Malahni.

Is Malahni a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Malahni is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Malahni?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Malahni include Zeena, Naelani, Haylo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Malahni

Malahni is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2013 and has accumulated 273 births in the dataset. Malahni's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #4,037. Use the chart and map above to compare Malahni's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.