Unlucky or unfortunate
A variant spelling of the French name Mallory, which originated as a surname derived from the Old French word 'malheure'. It historically translates to 'unlucky' or 'ill-omened', though modern parents often choose it for its melodic sound rather than its literal meaning.
Less common today
Malarie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,502 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
