Maleni Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmah-LAY-nee / /mɑːˈleɪni/Spanish; Hebrew
Meaning
little girl (Spanish); a form of the name Malachi (Hebrew)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Spanish-speaking cultures, Maleni is often used as a diminutive or affectionate form of names like Malena. In Hebrew, it can be associated with Malachi, meaning 'my messenger,' reflecting a biblical heritage.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Malena
- Malen
- Mali
International Variants
- Malena (Spanish)
- Malaika (Swahili)
- Malka (Hebrew)
Famous people named Maleni
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Fictional characters named Maleni
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Maleni was first seen in the United States in 1991. Maleni has ranked as high as #1198 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Arizona, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Maleni has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Maleni (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 12 | |
| CA | 8 | |
| AZ | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 30 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 63 |
| 2019 | 174 |
| 2020 | 133 |
| 2021 | 101 |
| 2022 | 84 |
| 2023 | 57 |
| 2024 | 51 |