Mahlani
Every Mahlani since 2011 — 457 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mahlani
Mahlani is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,234 in 2025 with 49 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2011, 457 American babies have been named Mahlani. Its peak came in 2023, when 70 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mahlani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mahlani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 49 | #3,234 |
| 2024 | 56 | #2,964 |
| 2023 | 70 | #2,546 |
| 2022 | 50 | #3,257 |
| 2021 | 63 | #2,741 |
| 2020 | 48 | #3,256 |
| 2019 | 26 | #5,118 |
| 2018 | 30 | #4,633 |
| 2017 | 27 | #5,007 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,583 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13,932 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,814 |
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| 2011 | 6 | #16,039 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mahlani in 2025?
Mahlani ranked #3,234 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 49 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mahlani?
457 babies have been named Mahlani in the United States since 2011, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mahlani most popular?
Mahlani peaked in 2023, when 70 newborns received the name.
Is Mahlani a boy or girl name?
Mahlani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mahlani rising or falling?
Mahlani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.