Malia
Meaning of Malia
Malia is a beautiful and elegant female name, pronounced as mah-LEE-uh in English. It's origin can be traced back to Hawaiian culture. A slight variation of the name is Maliyah. The popularity of the name Malia has fluctuated over the years in the United States, with notable peaks in recent years such as 2009 when it ranked 192nd most popular and again in 2017 when it reached 215th position. Even though its ranking might change from year to year, there's no denying that Malia is a timeless choice for parents looking for something unique yet traditional for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
American English,Hawaiian
- Pronunced as mah-LEE-uh (/mɑˈliə/)
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Notable People Named Malia
| Malia Mazia Bouattia is a former president of the National Union of Students (NUS) in the UK, known for being the first female Black British and Muslim leader of the organization. |
| Malia Baker is a Canadian actress known for her roles in The Baby-Sitters Club and Are You Afraid of the Dark?. |
| Kelsey Malia Manuel is an accomplished American professional surfer, known for winning the U.S. Open of Surfing at the age of 14 and achieving a 5th ranking on the 2014 ASP World Tour. |
| Malia Jones is an American model and surfer. |
| Malia Metella is a French Olympic freestyle swimmer who won a silver medal in the women's 50 free at the 2004 Olympics. |
