An estimated 7,054 living Americans are named Malani.
How rare is Malani?
Malani is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 822 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 12.8% from its 2024 peak.
How old is the typical Malani?
The median age of a living American named Malani is approximately 5 years, with most bearers falling between 3 and 8 years old.
Is Malani still popular?
Yes — Malani is currently rising in popularity, with 822 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 7.3× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Malani most common?
Malani has its strongest geographic signal in Louisiana, where it appears 3.7× more often than the national baseline.
1977Peak 20242025
Peak year
2024
Decline from peak
12.8%
2025
822
All-time
7,112
Diaspora map
Malani spread fast — broke out in Alabama, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia (2020) and ran high in 15 states within a decade.
Broke out: Alabama, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, 2020 · over-represented in 15 states over 4 years
