girl's name
Malini
MAH-lih-nee (Hindi)
- Origin Indian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 351
Malini is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Malini is a name of Indian origin.
- Peaked in 2004, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1973.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Malini Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 30 |
| 1980s | 47 |
| 1990s | 52 |
| 2000s | 110 |
| 2010s | 64 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 24 |
How Popular Is Malini?
In 2024, Malini was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Malini Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Malini
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Malini Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Malini over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Malini
- Hindi MAH-lih-nee
Sibling Names for Malini
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Malini — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Malini
How popular is the name Malini?
In 2024, Malini was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Malini a girl's or a boy's name?
Malini is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Malini?
Malini has 3 syllables.
When was Malini most popular?
Malini peaked in 2004, when 18 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.