How Many People Are Named Malini?

Complete statistics for the name Malini: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Malini
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Malini means 'dance' in Sanskrit, making it a graceful choice. Only 322 people named Malini live in the US today, which is just 1 in 1,025,770 Americans. The majority, 67%, are under 30, giving it a youthful vibe.

~322
Living in US
1 in 1,025,770
Americans
2004
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Dance
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Graceful Energetic Creative
4
Life Path Number

Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

63,411
Worldwide Bearers
#15,142
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
34,285
🇹🇭 Thailand
18,000
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
3,434
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1,332
🇺🇸 United States
1,264
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,043
🇲🇺 Mauritius
542
🇬🇧 England
481
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
466
🇿🇦 South Africa
390

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
322 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 25
219
Would be under 30 (67%)
108
Would be 30–60 (33%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 327 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: 2004

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
23
Modern Appeal
97
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Malini Through the Generations

Malini, a name rooted in Sanskrit, has seen its peak popularity in 2004 when 18 babies were given this name. Since then, it's been on a steady decline, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. With an average age of 25, most Malinis are young adults, with 219 under 30 and 108 between 30 and 60. This distribution paints a picture of a vibrant, evolving community.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5

✨ Similar Names to Malini

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Malini's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Malini

How Many People Have the Name Malini?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 322 people in the United States currently share the name Malini. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,025,770 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Malini a Common or Rare Name?

Malini 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 Malini Mean?

Malini means "dance" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Malini in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Malini Most Popular?

The name Malini reached peak popularity in 2004, with 18 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Malini?

Approximately 322 people named Malini live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 327. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,025,770 Americans.

Is Malini a rare name?

Malini is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,025,770 Americans has this name.

What does the name Malini mean?

Malini means "dance" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Malini more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Malini are male and 100% are female.

When was Malini most popular?

Malini peaked in 2004 with 18 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US322
All-Time Births327
1 in X1 in 1,025,770
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age25
Peak Year2004
World Rank#15,142
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.