Malia

Malia is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 946 girls in the United States.

Malia at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Malia

Malia belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Malia first appears in Social Security records in 1919. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #192 in 2009, and in 2024 946 babies received the name — 30,729 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Malia in US records

First recorded (US)
1919
Best US rank
#192 in 2009
Peak year
2009
Babies named Malia in 2024
946
Total since 1880
30,729

Malia in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Best rank
#433 in 2023
Babies named Malia in 2025
45
Total since 1996
734

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Malia mean?

The meaning of Malia is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Malia a boy or girl name?

Malia is a girl name. In 2024, 946 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Malia?

Malia comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Malia?

Malia first appears in US records in 1919. Its best-ever ranking was #192 in 2009, and 946 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].