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Malonie

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Pronounced muh-LOH-nee /məˈloʊ.ni/Medium

Meaning: Malonie sits between the Irish surname Malone (from O Maoil Eoin, 'devotee of Saint John') and the Greek-rooted Melanie ('dark; black'). Which route a family means is not clear, and the name has no documented history of its own; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Between a surname and a classic: Malonie echoes Irish Malone and the name Melanie (said 'muh-LOH-nee'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowIrish, English
MeaningMalonie sits between the Irish surname Malone (from O Maoil Eoin, 'devotee of Saint John') and the Greek-rooted Melanie ('dark; black'). Which route a family means is not clear, and the name has no documented history of its own; routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#14561 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 131

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119932024

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

Malonie is a modern name that echoes the Irish surname Malone — from O Maoil Eoin, 'devotee of Saint John' — and also the Greek-rooted Melanie. Neither route is confirmed for the name as spelled, so we note the origin as uncertain rather than choose one (said 'muh-LOH-nee').

It is very rare in the U.S. Soft, surname-flavored, and modern.

Did you know? Malone is an old Irish surname meaning 'devotee of Saint John'; Melanie is Greek for 'dark'. Malonie sits between them, which is exactly why we mark its route uncertain.
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Malonie — Near Irish surname Malone (O Maoil Eoin) and Melanie; routes uncertain

Variations

MaloneyMalonyMelonie

Nicknames

MalLonie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Malonie mean?

Malonie echoes the Irish surname Malone ('devotee of Saint John') and the name Melanie ('dark'); routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Malonie?

It's said muh-LOH-nee /məˈloʊ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Malonie a boy or girl name?

Malonie is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Malonie?

Malonie is a very rare name in the U.S.

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