Likely a modern variant of Malinalxochitl, meaning grass flower
Malillany is a rare name primarily used in Mexico and among the Hispanic community in the United States. It is widely considered a modern, phonetic adaptation of the Nahuatl name Malinalxochitl, which belonged to a sorceress and goddess in Aztec mythology. The name combines elements referring to grass and flowers.
Less common today
Malillany isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,916 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Cuban-Mexican actress and model
