Malli

♀ Girl

Pronounced MAL-ee /ˈmæl.i/Medium

Meaning: Malli reads as a modern short form or coinage; separately, malli means 'jasmine' in Tamil and some South Indian languages. The intended route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A sweet two-beat name: Malli reads as a short coinage, and also means 'jasmine' in Tamil - routes uncertain, which we note (said 'MAL-ee').

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Origin LowEnglish, Indian

MeaningMalli reads as a modern short form or coinage; separately, malli means 'jasmine' in Tamil and some South Indian languages. The intended route is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2023)#14508 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 91

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

As a girl's name Malli reads as a modern short form or coinage, and separately carries the sense 'jasmine' in Tamil and nearby languages. Routes uncertain, which we note. A light, sweet sound (said 'MAL-ee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, sweet, and light.

Did you know? Malli can be a breezy modern short name; it is also the Tamil word for 'jasmine.' Which a family intends is uncertain, and we note it.

Overall data confidence 30%

References - Malli — Coinage / Tamil 'jasmine'; route uncertain

Variations

MaliMallieMalley

Nicknames

MalLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Malli mean?

Malli is a modern short form or coinage; separately it means 'jasmine' in Tamil. Routes uncertain.

How do you pronounce Malli?

It's said MAL-ee /ˈmæl.i/ — 2 syllables.

Is Malli a boy or girl name?

Here Malli is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Malli?

Malli is extremely rare for girls in the U.S. — a newly emerging pick.