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)
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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