Girl nameCurrently #12,918 in the USFalling
Malini
3 syllablesPeak year: 20046 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Malini's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Malini's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Malini |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 7 |
Malini through the decades
- Malini peaked in 2004, when 18 babies were named Malini in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2012–2024), use of Malini has fallen 26% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Malini currently ranks #12,918 in the US and is cooling off.