Total births
457
Girls' name · since 2011
Mahlani
Mahlani has 457 recorded births since 2011 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2970
- among girls today
- 457
- born since 2011
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other girls
Mahlani currently ranks #2970 among girls' names in America, with 457 babies recorded since 2011.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mahlani has been recorded 457 times among girls since 2011, currently ranked #2970 nationally and more common than 83% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2011 to 2025.
- #2970 among girls today
- 457 born since 2011
- 2020s peak decade
- 83% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mahlani is currently the #2970 girls' name in America, more common than 83% of girls - 457 born since 2011, peaking in the 2020s.
- #2970
- among girls today
- 457
- born since 2011
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other girls
Mahlani vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2970
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 83% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
74% of everyone ever named Mahlani was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
70 babies were named Mahlani in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Mahlani compares
457 Top 46% higher than 54% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Mahlani's all-time total is 20% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mahlani | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 457 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 70 | 48 | 19,840 |
Mahlani's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mahlani's SSA record in two at 2019 and the more recent half accounts for 79% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 21%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2011, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 70, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mahlani at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#2,970
Active since
2011
Mahlani popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2011–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 70
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Mahlani by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Mahlani's strongest decade.
336 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 74% of all-time use.
Mahlani births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s 121
2010s
121 births
- 2020s
2020s
336 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 336 births (74% of all-time use).
Mahlani by state
Where Mahlani concentrates geographically, total births since 2011
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 27 | 5.9% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 20 | 4.4% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 15 | 3.3% |
| #4 | Florida | | 14 | 3.1% |
| #5 | Virginia | | 10 | 2.2% |
| #6 | Mississippi | | 6 | 1.3% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #8 | New York | | 5 | 1.1% |
Texas share of Mahlani's total US births 5.9%
Even split
27 of 457 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mahlani? ▼
457 babies have been named Mahlani since 2011. It currently ranks #2970 among girls. The peak year was 2023 with 70 births.
When was Mahlani most popular? ▼
Mahlani was most popular in the 2020s decade with 336 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Mahlani most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mahlani are Texas (27 births), Georgia (20 births), North Carolina (15 births).
How long has the name Mahlani been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Mahlani since 2011 -- 15 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Mahlani? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mahogany, Mahala, Mahalia, Maha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mahlani's data
- Texas records the most Mahlanis (27 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Mahlani
Nearby Names Like Mahlani
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mahlani
Mahogany Girl
#2353 4,134 births
Mahala Girl
#5151 2,889 births
Mahalia Girl
#3123 2,370 births
Maha Girl
#3191 2,019 births
Mahi Girl
#4098 1,236 births
Compare Mahlani side by side: Mahlani vs Mahogany Mahlani vs Mahala Mahlani vs Mahalia
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2011–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mahlani: #2970 Girls' Name - 457 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mahlani. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Mahlani draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.