Malia Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Malia gained significant popularity in the United States after the birth of Malia Obama, the daughter of former President Barack Obama.

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A Deep Dive

Malia Overview

Meaning

Perhaps, calm, peaceful

Gender

Girl

Origin

Hawaiian

Etymology

Derived from the Hawaiian word “malia.” It is also considered a Hawaiian form of the name Mary, which has roots in Hebrew.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/məˈliːə/

Popularity

Malia is cherished in Hawaii and has seen rising use in the USA and other English-speaking countries. In 2023, Malia ranked #258 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

9 (Humanitarian, Selfless, Creative)

Name Styles

Exotic, Cool, Aesthetic, Cute

Associated Traits

Graceful, serene, delicate

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Steeped in Hawaiian culture and tradition, reflecting natural beauty and harmony.

Name Day

September 12 (Spain)
A Deep Dive

Malia Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Malaya, Melia, Amalia, Maliyah, Malaia, Malina, Maliah

Common Nicknames

Mallie, Mally, Malie, Lia

Diminutives

Mal, Mali, Mia, Lili, Mimi

Famous People

  • Malia Obama
    (American Public Figure)
  • Malia Cohen
    (American Politician)
  • Malia Manuel
    (Professional Surfer)
  • Malia Hosaka
    (American Wrestler)
  • Malia Baker
    (Canadian Actress)
  • Malia Metella
    (French Swimmer)
  • Malia Jones
    (American Model and Surfer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Malia
    ("Teen Wolf," TV Series)
  • "Malia's Hope"
    (Novel)
  • "Malia"
    (Song)
  • Malia Waincroft
    ("Hawaii Five-0," TV Series)
  • "Malia's Journey"
    (Children's Book)
  • "Malia's Miracle"
    (Film)
  • Malia Tate
    ("The Originals," TV Series)

Places

  • Malia Town
    (Crete, Greece)

What Is the Meaning of Malia?

Malia means “calm” or “peaceful” in Hawaiian. It reflects a serene and tranquil personality, often associated with someone who brings harmony and balance to their surroundings.

What Is the Origin of The Name Malia?

Malia has Hawaiian origins, derived from the Hawaiian word “malia,” meaning “calm” or “peaceful.” It is also considered a Hawaiian form of the name Mary, which has roots in Hebrew.

Malia Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Malia in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2562021#2652022#2732023
Top 3 Rankings#1922009#2152017#2552018

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Malia

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023273
(-8 from 2022)
1144
(-47 from 2022)
0.06540
2022265
(-9 from 2021)
1191
(-13 from 2021)
0.06642
2021256
(+4 from 2020)
1204
(+34 from 2020)
0.06720
2020260
(+1 from 2019)
1170
(-94 from 2019)
0.06619
2019261
(-6 from 2018)
1264
(-15 from 2018)
0.06889
2018255
(-40 from 2017)
1279
(-150 from 2017)
0.06878
2017215
(+44 from 2016)
1429
(+193 from 2016)
0.07564
2016259
(+56 from 2015)
1236
(+205 from 2015)
0.06385
2015315
(+32 from 2014)
1031
(+76 from 2014)
0.05285
2014347
(-11 from 2013)
955
(-4 from 2013)
0.04882
2013336
(+17 from 2012)
959
(+60 from 2012)
0.04975
2012353
(-40 from 2011)
899
(-112 from 2011)
0.04635
2011313
(-12 from 2010)
1011
(-64 from 2010)
0.05218
2010301
(-109 from 2009)
1075
(-625 from 2009)
0.05483
2009192
(+152 from 2008)
1700
(+733 from 2008)
0.08395
2008344
(+55 from 2007)
967
(+150 from 2007)
0.04643
2007399
(+6 from 2006)
817
(+33 from 2006)
0.03860
2006405
(+13 from 2005)
784
(+43 from 2005)
0.03750
2005418
(+31 from 2004)
741
(+60 from 2004)
0.03651
2004449
(-24 from 2003)
681
(-25 from 2003)
0.03375
2003425
(+3 from 2002)
706
(+24 from 2002)
0.03519
2002428
(+48 from 2001)
682
(+97 from 2001)
0.03453
2001476
(+22 from 2000)
585
(+44 from 2000)
0.02953
2000498
(+86 from 1999)
541
(+118 from 1999)
0.02711
1999584
(+69 from 1998)
423
(+70 from 1998)
0.02173
1998653
(+47 from 1997)
353
(+45 from 1997)
0.01821
1997700
(+79 from 1996)
308
(+39 from 1996)
0.01613
1996779
(+78 from 1995)
269
(+42 from 1995)
0.01403
1995857
(+118 from 1994)
227
(+37 from 1994)
0.01181
1994975
(+58 from 1993)
190
(+12 from 1993)
0.00975
19931033
(-34 from 1992)
178
(-11 from 1992)
0.00903
1992999
(+17 from 1991)
189
(+8 from 1991)
0.00943
19911016
(+84 from 1990)
181
(+22 from 1990)
0.00890
19901100
(-63 from 1989)
159
(-6 from 1989)
0.00774
19891037
(+62 from 1988)
165
(+23 from 1988)
0.00828
19881099
(+7 from 1987)
142
(+6 from 1987)
0.00738
19871106
(+148 from 1986)
136
(+28 from 1986)
0.00726
19861254
(-146 from 1985)
108
(-22 from 1985)
0.00585
19851108
(-120 from 1984)
130
(-16 from 1984)
0.00704
1984988
(-20 from 1983)
146
(-5 from 1983)
0.00810
1983968
(-49 from 1982)
151
(-13 from 1982)
0.00844
1982919
(+52 from 1981)
164
(+13 from 1981)
0.00904
1981971
(+19 from 1980)
151
(+2 from 1980)
0.00844
1980990
(+40 from 1979)
149
(+13 from 1979)
0.00837
19791030
(-51 from 1978)
136
(-5 from 1978)
0.00789
1978979
(-46 from 1977)
141
(-8 from 1977)
0.00858
1977933
(+184 from 1976)
149
(+42 from 1976)
0.00906
19761117
(+102 from 1975)
107
(+13 from 1975)
0.00681
19751219
(-63 from 1974)
94
(-5 from 1974)
0.00602
19741156
(+157 from 1973)
99
(+22 from 1973)
0.00632
19731313
(-132 from 1972)
77
(-14 from 1972)
0.00495
19721181
(+292 from 1971)
91
(+22 from 1971)
0.00564
19711473
(+70 from 1970)
69
(+6 from 1970)
0.00394
19701543
(-78 from 1969)
63
(-1 from 1969)
0.00344
19691465
(+311 from 1968)
64
(+20 from 1968)
0.00363
19681776
(-281 from 1967)
44
(-12 from 1967)
0.00257
19671495
(+271 from 1966)
56
(+15 from 1966)
0.00326
19661766
(-303 from 1965)
41
(-16 from 1965)
0.00234
19651463
(+484 from 1964)
57
(+20 from 1964)
0.00312
19641947
(-193 from 1963)
37
(-6 from 1963)
0.00189
19631754
(-103 from 1962)
43
(-4 from 1962)
0.00216
19621651
(+599 from 1961)
47
(+19 from 1961)
0.00232
19612250
(-236 from 1960)
28
(-4 from 1960)
0.00135
19602014
(+443 from 1959)
32
(+10 from 1959)
0.00154
19592457
(-549 from 1958)
22
(-11 from 1958)
0.00106
19581908
(-532 from 1957)
33
(-26 from 1957)
0.00160
19571376
(-116 from 1956)
59
(-9 from 1956)
0.00281
19561260
(-186 from 1955)
68
(-20 from 1955)
0.00330
19551074
(+370 from 1954)
88
(+40 from 1954)
0.00439
19541444
(+4119 from 1952)
48
(+43 from 1952)
0.00241
19530
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19525563
(-603 from 1946)
5
No change from 1946
0.00026
19510
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19500
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19490
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19480
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19470
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19464960
(-146 from 1919)
5
No change from 1919
0.00031
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19440
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19194814
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00043
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Malia

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2092021#2442022#2292023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#742021#212022#252023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1932021#2192022#2112023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4932021#4452022#3742023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3402021#3172022#2372023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1792021#2182022#2742023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1672021#2792022#2742023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2632021#2432022#2792023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2012021#3082022#2112023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2692021#2492022#4392023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2302021#2992022#2592023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2472021#2392022#2392023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2952021#2642022#2382023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1972021#2432022#3152023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2862021#4422022#2172023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2742021#1412022#2382023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2552021#3582022#2192023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3162021#3452022#2972023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2602021#1842022#3932023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2472021#3702022#2922023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2562021#2712022#3362023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2802021#3202022#2782023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2782021#1862022#2542023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2932021#2262022#4052023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3622021#3382022#4522023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#3562021#3702022#3312023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2662021#2452022#2342023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2062021#2032022#2312023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2512021#3462022#1482023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2412021#2052022#3022023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#3822021#2172022#6242023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3532021#2922022#3372023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3082021#3312022#4122023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4012021#1802022#3352023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2612021#2052022#3212023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3062021#1832022#4272023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2752021#2592022#3622023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1922020#3112021#1602022

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2922020#3982021#2032023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3632020#3042022#2442023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2952016#1672017#1842018

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1632015#1402016#982017

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1252021#2082022#1932023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1982009#2092017#2482019

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1962009#1992011#2322018

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1992020#2352021#1462022

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2592014#2602016#2372020

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1532020#2592023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2242006#2272021

Popularity Rankings for Malia in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#392021#332022#262023

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#492009

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#712020#682021#502022

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2652021#1392022#1032023

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#1682020#1182021#1382022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2592021#2322022#1392023

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#1782023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#3382020#3082021#1832022

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3412020#4422021#3242022

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3312003

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#8932009#6282020#4202022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#4912017#6032019#4582023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#8642019#8212020#6672021

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#7742023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Malia a Name for Boys or Girls?

The name Malia is usually given to girls. Its origins and meanings, which include calmness and belovedness, align more with feminine attributes.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Malia

Malia in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Malia Obama (Public Figure, born 1998): An American public figure, daughter of former U.S. President Barack Obama, and advocate for various social causes.
  • Malia Cohen (Politician, born 1977): An American politician serving as a member of the California State Board of Equalization.
  • Malia Manuel (Surfer, born 1993): A professional surfer from Hawaii who has competed in numerous World Surf League events.
  • Malia Hosaka (Wrestler, born 1969): An American professional wrestler who has competed in various wrestling promotions worldwide.
  • Malia Baker (Actress, born 2006): A Canadian actress recognized for her role in the Netflix series ""The Baby-Sitters Club.""
  • Malia Metella (Swimmer, born 1982): A French Olympic swimmer who has won multiple medals in international competitions.
  • Malia Jones (Model, born 1977): An American model and surfer featured in various fashion magazines and advertising campaigns.
  • Malia ("Teen Wolf," 2011 TV Series): A werecoyote who struggles with her dual nature and becomes a key member of the pack.
  • "Malia's Hope" (2018 Novel): Tells the story of a young girl named Malia who overcomes adversity to achieve her dreams.
  • "Malia" (2016 Song): A soulful track celebrating the beauty and resilience of a woman named Malia.
  • Malia Waincroft ("Hawaii Five-0," 2010 TV Series): A doctor who gets entangled in the complex investigations of the Five-0 team.
  • "Malia's Journey" (2015 Children's Book): Follows the adventures of a girl named Malia as she explores new worlds and learns valuable lessons.
  • "Malia's Miracle" (2019 Film): A heartwarming film about a young woman who finds hope and healing after a tragic accident.
  • Malia Tate ("The Originals," 2013 TV Series): A werewolf who navigates the dangerous supernatural world while seeking her place in it.
  • Malia Town (Crete, Greece): A coastal town on the island of Crete, famous for its ancient Minoan palace ruins.
  • Malia Park (Attica, Greece): A public park located in the region of Attica, offering recreational facilities and green spaces.
  • Malia Ridge (Victoria, Australia): A mountain ridge in Victoria, offering hiking trails and scenic views.
  • Malia Heights (Crete, Greece): A residential area in Crete, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

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