Girl · #14,962 in 2026

Malary

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

Current Rank

#14,962

Peak Rank

#4,539 (1986)

Total Babies

123

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1984

First Year

2012

Last Year

1986

Peak Year

#4539

Peak Rank

123

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Malary

Malary first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1984, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1986, when 17 Malarys were born — ranking #4,539 that year. As of 2026, Malary ranks #14,962 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 123 Malarys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Malary

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

Mallory
Malory
Mallery
Malady
Maladie
Moultrie
Malara
Melara
Mallarme
Malraux
Malheureux
Malaria

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Malary

What does the name Malary mean?

Malary is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1984. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Malary in 2026?

In 2026, Malary ranks #14,962 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Malary most popular?

Malary reached its peak popularity in 1986, ranking #4,539 that year with 17 babies given the name.

Is Malary a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Malary?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Malary include Appolonia, Cendy, Charell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Malary

Malary is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1984 and has accumulated 123 births in the dataset. Malary's peak popularity came in 1986 when it ranked #4,539. Use the chart and map above to compare Malary'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.