NAME PROFILE
Malia
Malia is of Hawaiian origin, meaning 'calm' or 'peaceful.' It embodies a serene and tranquil essence, often associated with a gentle spirit and a strong sense of identity. The name conveys a sense of grace and poise.
Key Stats
| Total births | 31,606 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2009 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1954 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 26%HI — 25%WA — 18%OR — 16%OH — 15%
Notable People
Malia Obama (Public figure, daughter of Barack Obama) · Malia Pyles (Actress, known for *Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin*) · Malia Jones (Surfer and model) · Malia Tate (Character from *Teen Wolf*) · Malia (Hawaiian musician)
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