Malee

Q: What is the origin of Malee?

Malee is of Thai origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Malee a girl name?

Malee is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Jasmine Flower"

Malee is found in Thai usage meaning jasmine flower, and it also appears as a short modern given name in English contexts.

Themes:thaiflorashortnamefeminine

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Malee

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#14556Ranked nationally

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Unranked

Malee did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Malee Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Malee.

8 ideas

maly

Nickname

male

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mie

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alee

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leey

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“Season of Fall”

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Baby Name Lists That Include Malee

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Malee mean?

Malee means "Jasmine Flower". Malee is found in Thai usage meaning jasmine flower, and it also appears as a short modern given name in English context

What is the origin of Malee?

Malee is of Thai origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Malee?

According to the latest SSA data, Malee is currently ranked #14556 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Malee a girl name?

Malee is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Malee?

Popular nicknames for Malee include maly, male, mie, my, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Malee?

There are many names similar to Malee in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginThai, Modern English

Syllables1

Length5 letters

US Rank#14556

Trend→ Stable

Starts withM

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Kru Kamon Siam Thai Tawan

Sisters

Aree Chanya Jaidee Lanna Malai

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