Malia
Malia: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈliː.ə/
Meaning and origin of Malia
Root meaning: “Mary”
- A female given name from Hawaiian.
Etymology
Borrowed from Hawaiian Malia (“Mary”) and in some cases from Mālia (“calm”).
How popular is Malia?
Since 1880, 31,606 girls in the U.S. have been named Malia. Its highest rank for girls was #192 in 2009. In 2025 it ranked #349 for girls, with 872 babies given the name.
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Malia FAQ
What does the name Malia mean?
Malia traces back to a root meaning "Mary". A female given name from Hawaiian. Borrowed from Hawaiian Malia (“Mary”) and in some cases from Mālia (“calm”).
What is the origin of the name Malia?
Malia is listed as a name of Hawaiian origin.
How popular is the name Malia?
Since 1880, 31,606 girls in the U.S. have been named Malia. Its highest rank for girls was #192 in 2009. In 2025 it ranked #349 for girls, with 872 babies given the name.
Is Malia a boy or girl name?
Malia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 31,606 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.