Malaia

Q: What is the origin of Malaia?

Malaia is of Hawaiian origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Malaia a girl name?

Malaia is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 7 months ago

Meaning

"Calm; Gentle"

Malaia is a modern name with multiple claimed sources, often associated with calmness or gentleness depending on cultural context.

Themes:multioriginfemininemodernsoftness

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Popularity History of Malaia

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#5084Ranked nationally

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Unranked

Malaia did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Malaia Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Malaia.

8 ideas

maly

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mala

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laia

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mie

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laiy

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Baby Name Lists That Include Malaia

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Malaia mean?

Malaia means "Calm; Gentle". Malaia is a modern name with multiple claimed sources, often associated with calmness or gentleness depending on cultura

What is the origin of Malaia?

Malaia is of Hawaiian origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Malaia?

According to the latest SSA data, Malaia is currently ranked #5084 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Malaia a girl name?

Malaia is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Malaia?

Popular nicknames for Malaia include maly, mala, laia, ma, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Malaia?

There are many names similar to Malaia in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginHawaiian, Sanskrit, Modern English

Syllables3

Length6 letters

US Rank#5084

Trend↓ Falling

Starts withM

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Alika Akoni Alekai Alikai Alani

Sisters

Anela Aulani Ahlani Aolani Aloha

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