Girl · #11,245 in 2026

Malise

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

Current Rank

#11,245

Peak Rank

#11,245 (2010)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1971

First Year

2010

Last Year

2010

Peak Year

#11245

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Malise

Malise first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1971, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 9 Malises were born — ranking #11,245 that year. As of 2026, Malise ranks #11,245 for baby girls with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 30 Malises have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Malise

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

Malice
Malas
Malus
Mallas
Mullus
Millis
Melis
Mullis
Mellis
Melisse
Majlis
Milice

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Malise

What does the name Malise mean?

Malise is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1971. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Malise in 2026?

In 2026, Malise ranks #11,245 among girls' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Malise most popular?

Malise reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #11,245 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Malise a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Malise?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Malise include Lucey, Valeree, Lalana. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Malise

Malise is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 30 births in the dataset. Malise's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #11,245. Use the chart and map above to compare Malise'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.