What does the name Malia mean?

The name Malia means "Sea of bitterness, beloved".

What is the origin of the name Malia?

Malia is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 946 babies were named Malia in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Malia is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 946 →

All-Time Total: 30,729

Peak Year: 2009

Malia is a Hawaiian name meaning "calm and peaceful." It is derived from the Hawaiian word "malie," which also means calm and peaceful.

Girl names closely related to Malia

Zoey Summer Skye Lily Chloe Jordan Taylor Sage

Boy names closely related to Malia

Kai Bradley Brian Cyrus Richard Mason Lukas Troy

Names with similar meaning to Malia

Maira Maleah Maliah Maliyah Mamie Mara Marbella Mari

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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