Malalai
Girl nameMalalai has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 2016. It peaked in 2016.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
5
Peak year
2016 (5 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
2016
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Malalai — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Malalai.
Sibling name ideas for Malalai
Same era and popularity as Malalai, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Malalai?
Malalai has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 2016. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Malalai peak?
Malalai peaked in 2016, when 5 babies were given the name.
Is Malalai a girl or boy name?
Malalai is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Malalai are girls).
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