#3262024 rank
2009peak year
30,729babies named Malia since 1880
▼ 25%5-year trend
Malia popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Malia mean?
The Hawaiian form of Maria, ultimately from Hebrew Miryam, a name of uncertain meaning, often glossed 'beloved'. Long used in Hawaii and popularized nationally in the 2000s.
OriginHawaiian
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, modern
Names like Malia
Same era, same vibe — if you like Malia, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Malias
- Malia Obama
Spellings & variants
MariahMaliah
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