Girl · #11,069 in 2026

Malania

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

Malania oleifera is a species of plant in the Olacaceae family, the only species in the genus Malania. It is a medium-sized tree, 10–20 metres (33–66 ft) tall, that is endemic to southern China where it can be found in Western Guangxi and South-Eastern Yunnan provinces.

Current Rank

#11,069

Peak Rank

#4,296 (2012)

Total Babies

313

5-Yr Trend

-46%

1999

First Year

2024

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#4296

Peak Rank

313

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Malania

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Malania

Malania first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1999, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 34 Malanias were born — ranking #4,296 that year. As of 2026, Malania ranks #11,069 for baby girls with 8 births, falling sharply (-46%). In total, more than 313 Malanias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Malania

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Malania

What does the name Malania mean?

How popular is Malania in 2026?

In 2026, Malania ranks #11,069 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Malania most popular?

Malania reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #4,296 that year with 34 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Malania a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Malania?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Malania include Setareh, Kenzee, Aubreyana. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Malania

Malania is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 313 births in the dataset. Malania's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #4,296. Use the chart and map above to compare Malania'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.