Malani
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Heavenly, calming, soothing
Origin: Hawaiian/Sanskrit
Popularity: Ranked #374 in 2025 with 822 babies born.
History: Malani surged in the 2020s as a multicultural name resonating across Hawaiian, Sanskrit, and Pacific Island traditions. In Hawaiian, it connects to calm and serenity. The name represents the growing Pacific Islander and South Asian influence on American naming. Malani captures the American love of names that carry beauty across multiple cultures simultaneously.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Malani? About 1 in 4,049 babies born in 2025 were named Malani, or roughly 2.3 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Malani
What does the name Malani mean?
Malani means “Heavenly, calming, soothing” from Hawaiian/Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Malani?
Malani has Hawaiian/Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “Heavenly, calming, soothing”.
How popular is Malani?
Malani ranked #374 in 2025 — given to 822 babies that year.
When was Malani most popular?
Malani peaked in 2024 with 938 babies registered that year.
Is Malani a boy or girl name?
Malani is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Malanis in registered births are female.
Is the name Malani rising or falling in popularity?
Malani has risen 121 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #495 in 2020 to #374 in 2025.
How long has Malani been recorded?
Malani appears in birth records across 34 years — from 1977 through 2025.