Unfortunate or unlucky
A rare variant of the French surname Mallory, which was originally a nickname for an unlucky person. It is derived from the Old French word 'malheure', meaning 'unfortunate'. While the meaning is somber, the name has gained a modern, rhythmic appeal similar to names like Valerie or Mallory.
Less common today
Malary isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,192 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
