Dark or black
Malenie is a rare variant of Melanie, derived from the Greek word 'melas'. It historically refers to dark-colored hair or eyes and has been used in various forms across Europe since the Middle Ages.
Less common today
Malenie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,842 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
