At a glance
- In short
- Mlasi, a rare and melodious African name with Swahili roots, offers uniqueness for baby girls.
- U.S. rank 2025
- #14,942 of girl names (outside the top 1,000)
- Babies in 2025
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #13,462 in 2023
- First recorded
- 2023
Meaning of Mlasi
Mlasi is a unique and melodious name of African origin, particularly resonating with roots in Swahili-speaking regions. Pronounced muh-LAH-see (/məˈlɑsi/), this name carries a lyrical quality and an exotic charm. Mlasi has a variant form, Mlasiya, which maintains the original's distinctiveness while adding an extra syllabic flourish. Despite its rarity, Mlasi has been embraced by a handful of parents in the United States; in 2023, it was given to six newborn girls, ranking it at 13,414 on the popularity charts. The name’s rare usage makes it an excellent choice for parents seeking a distinctive yet meaningful name for their daughter.
How to pronounce Mlasi
- Pronounced muh-LAH-see /məˈlɑsi/