Malani

Rank 394th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Malani was 394th most popular baby name for girls and 803rd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 794 babies were named Malani in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,237 babies in the United States were named Malani. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Malani is around 6 years old.

The name "Malani" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Malani include Mal and Lani.

Malani Meaning & Origin

Malani is a Hawaiian name that means "calming touch", evoking connotations of peace, calm, and harmony.

The name Malani is described as exotic, graceful and resilient.

Pronunciation

Malani is pronounced muh-lah-nee in English. The name Malani has 6 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Malani

  • The name Malani is unisex and can be used for both boys and girls.

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Geography

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