What is the origin of the name Malanie?

Malanie is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Malanie?

Malanie is currently ranked #4828 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Malanie?

Malanie is pronounced muh-LAN-ee.

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Malanie

muh-LAN-ee

Popularity

#4828

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

882

Peak Year

#38 in 2018

First Recorded

1958

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant spelling of Melanie, which is derived from the Greek word 'melas', meaning 'black' or 'dark'.

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Mel Lanie Mala

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Mel Lanie Mala

Spelling Variations

Melanie Melany

Similar Names

Melanie Melena Milena Selena

Personality Traits

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