Malia is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #676 in 2024 with 56 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 94 births ranking #433. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 4,607 girls born was named Malia. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Malia is a beautiful Hawaiian form of Maria and belongs to the wide Mary family. Like many Mary-related names, the traditional meaning is interpreted in more than one way.
The name gained broader visibility outside Hawaii because it sounds modern and melodic while still resting on a very old classic root. It offers a fresh-feeling alternative to Maria and Mary.