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Mallori

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Pronounced MAL-uh-ree /ˈmæl.ə.ri/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Mallory, from the Old French malheure, 'unlucky; unfortunate' — a surname turned given name that reads modern and spirited despite its wry root.Low

In 30 seconds: A spelling of Mallory: Mallori means 'unlucky' at root but reads spirited (said 'MAL-uh-ree'). Modern and bright.
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Origin MediumFrench, English
MeaningA variant spelling of Mallory, from the Old French malheure, 'unlucky; unfortunate' — a surname turned given name that reads modern and spirited despite its wry root.
U.S. rank (2025)#9249 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1986
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,577

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198619832025

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

Mallori is a variant of Mallory, from the Old French malheure, 'unlucky.' A surname turned given name, it went girl and reads lively and current — rare in this spelling (said 'MAL-uh-ree').

It appears only rarely, beside Mallory. Rare, modern, and spirited.

Did you know? Mallori respells Mallory, from the Old French for 'unlucky; unfortunate' — a wry root that hasn't stopped it from reading modern, spirited, and bright as a girls' name (said 'MAL-uh-ree').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Mallori — Mallory variant; Old French 'unlucky'

Variations

MalloryMalorieMallorie

Nicknames

MalLori

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mallori mean?

Mallori is a form of Mallory, from the Old French for 'unlucky; unfortunate,' now read as a spirited modern name.

How do you pronounce Mallori?

It's said MAL-uh-ree /ˈmæl.ə.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mallori a boy or girl name?

Mallori is a girl's name.

How popular is Mallori?

Mallori is a rare name in the U.S., beside Mallory.

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