Malini
girl nameMalini entered the US charts in 1973, peaked at #5516 in 1975, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1973–2025
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rank today
#5516
peak (1975)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #7387 |
| 1980s | #9088 |
| 1990s | #11484 |
| 2000s | #10208 |
| 2010s | #12344 |
| 2020s | #13674 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Malini are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Malini alive today was born around 2002, making them about 23 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Malini in 2025?
- Malini is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Malini most popular?
- Malini peaked in 1975, reaching #5516 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Malini with classmates?
- Malini will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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