Girl nameCurrently #326 in the USSteady
Malia
//ˈmɑliə//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20095 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Malia's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Malia's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Malia |
|---|---|
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1954 | 48 |
| 1955 | 88 |
| 1956 | 68 |
| 1957 | 59 |
| 1958 | 33 |
| 1959 | 22 |
| 1960 | 32 |
| 1961 | 28 |
| 1962 | 47 |
| 1963 | 43 |
| 1964 | 37 |
| 1965 | 57 |
| 1966 | 41 |
| 1967 | 56 |
| 1968 | 44 |
| 1969 | 64 |
| 1970 | 63 |
| 1971 | 69 |
| 1972 | 91 |
| 1973 | 77 |
| 1974 | 99 |
| 1975 | 94 |
| 1976 | 107 |
| 1977 | 149 |
| 1978 | 142 |
| 1979 | 136 |
| 1980 | 149 |
| 1981 | 151 |
| 1982 | 164 |
| 1983 | 151 |
| 1984 | 146 |
| 1985 | 130 |
| 1986 | 108 |
| 1987 | 136 |
| 1988 | 142 |
| 1989 | 165 |
| 1990 | 159 |
| 1991 | 181 |
| 1992 | 189 |
| 1993 | 178 |
| 1994 | 190 |
| 1995 | 227 |
| 1996 | 269 |
| 1997 | 308 |
| 1998 | 353 |
| 1999 | 423 |
| 2000 | 541 |
| 2001 | 585 |
| 2002 | 682 |
| 2003 | 706 |
| 2004 | 681 |
| 2005 | 741 |
| 2006 | 784 |
| 2007 | 817 |
| 2008 | 968 |
| 2009 | 1,700 |
| 2010 | 1,075 |
| 2011 | 1,011 |
| 2012 | 899 |
| 2013 | 959 |
| 2014 | 955 |
| 2015 | 1,031 |
| 2016 | 1,236 |
| 2017 | 1,429 |
| 2018 | 1,279 |
| 2019 | 1,264 |
| 2020 | 1,171 |
| 2021 | 1,204 |
| 2022 | 1,191 |
| 2023 | 1,146 |
| 2024 | 946 |
Malia through the decades
- Malia peaked in 2009, when 1,700 babies were named Malia in the US.
- The 2020s were Malia's strongest decade, averaging 1,132 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Malia has risen 20% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Malia currently ranks #326 in the US and is holding steady.