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Malania

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Pronounced mah-LAH-nee-ah /mɑˈlɑː.ni.ə/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Melania, from the Greek melas, 'dark; black.' A classic borne by early saints; the a-spelling is a modern touch.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft spelling of Melania: Malania means 'dark; black' (said 'mah-LAH-nee-ah'). Classic and elegant.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningA variant spelling of Melania, from the Greek melas, 'dark; black.' A classic borne by early saints; the a-spelling is a modern touch.
U.S. rank (2024)#11720 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 313

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219992024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Malania is a variant of Melania, from the Greek for 'dark; black,' a name of early saints. It keeps the classic's elegance in a modern spelling — rare in the U.S. (said 'mah-LAH-nee-ah').

It appears only rarely, beside Melania. Rare, classic, and elegant.

Did you know? Malania respells Melania, from the Greek melas, 'dark; black' — a classic borne by early Christian saints, given a fresh a-spelling (said 'mah-LAH-nee-ah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Malania — Melania variant; Greek 'dark; black'

Variations

MelaniaMalanyaMelanie

Nicknames

MalaNia

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If you like Malania…

Melania— the standard spelling
Melanie— a like 'dark'-rooted name
Malina— a like flowing Mal- name
Melina— a like elegant -ina name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Malania mean?

Malania is a form of Melania, from the Greek melas, 'dark; black.'

How do you pronounce Malania?

It's said mah-LAH-nee-ah /mɑˈlɑː.ni.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Malania a boy or girl name?

Malania is a girl's name.

How popular is Malania?

Malania is a rare name in the U.S.

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