Malaine

Malaine is a feminine name that appears to be a variation of names like Melanie or Madeleine. With French and Greek influences, it likely carries meanings associated with 'dark' or 'black' (from Melanie) or 'from Magdala' (from Madeleine). Malaine has a soft, melodic quality with its flowing syllables. While not among the most common names, it offers a distinctive alternative to more popular similar-sounding names. The spelling variation with 'ai' gives it a unique touch while maintaining familiar pronunciation. Malaine projects an image of elegance and grace while remaining accessible and not overly complicated.

Pronounced muh-LAYN.

As of October 2026, Malaine ranked #6938 in US births in 1960 SSA.