How Many People Are Named Mahlani?
Complete statistics for the name Mahlani: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mahlani is a very rare female name, with only 406 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 813,771 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 408 recorded births happening since 2000 and a peak in 2023.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the number 4 symbolizes stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 5All 408 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mahlani Through the Generations
Mahlani emerged as a name in the early 2000s, gaining popularity among parents seeking unique monikers for their daughters. By 2023, it reached its highest point with 70 births, reflecting a growing trend towards distinctive names. The average age of those named Mahlani is just 5 years old, indicating that it's primarily chosen by younger parents looking for a fresh, contemporary identity for their children.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mahlani's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Mahlani
How Many People Have the Name Mahlani?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 406 people in the United States currently share the name Mahlani. That works out to roughly 1 in every 813,771 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mahlani a Common or Rare Name?
Mahlani is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Mahlani Mean?
Mahlani means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mahlani in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Mahlani Most Popular?
The name Mahlani reached peak popularity in 2023, with 70 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Mahlani?
Approximately 406 people named Mahlani live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 408. That works out to roughly 1 in 813,771 Americans.
Is Mahlani a rare name?
Mahlani is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 813,771 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mahlani mean?
Mahlani means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Mahlani more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Mahlani are male and 100% are female.
When was Mahlani most popular?
Mahlani peaked in 2023 with 70 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.