GirlPolynesian origin

Malia: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Calm and peaceful, a gentle sea breeze.

Origin
Polynesian
Syllables
3
Current rank
#259
Peak
#193 in 2009

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1919: #527419191960: #204319601970: #155219701980: #99219801990: #110219902000: #49820002005: #41820052010: #30120102015: #31520152020: #2592020#1#5274

What Malia Means

Malia is a girl name of Polynesian origin. Calm and peaceful, a gentle sea breeze.

How Popular Malia Is

Malia currently ranks #259 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #193 in 2009. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Malia

  • Malia peaked at #193 in the U.S. in 2009.
  • Part of the beloved nature-name trend.

Names Like Malia

Other Polynesian names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Malia

Polynesian names that pair well as a brother or sister to Malia.

Questions About Malia

What does Malia mean?

Malia is a girl name of Polynesian origin. Calm and peaceful, a gentle sea breeze.

How popular is Malia?

Malia currently ranks #259 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #193 in 2009. It has held steady.

Where does Malia come from?

Malia comes from Polynesian roots. Malia peaked at #193 in the U.S. in 2009.

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