ThinkabaraMalia: meaning and origin
Malia
“The Hawaiian form of Mary”
- Gender
- 👧 Girl
- Origin
- 🌺 Hawaiian
- Letters · syllables
- 5 · 2
- Starts with
- M
About the name Malia
Malia is a girl’s name from the Hawaiian tradition. Its meaning is “the Hawaiian form of Mary”. Names from the Hawaiian language, full of sea, sky and flowers — like Leilani, Kai, Kalani and Malia.
It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Hawaiian names
- Kai 🧒Sea (Hawaiian); also has meanings in Japanese, Welsh and Scandinavian · Hawaiian
- Kalani 🧒The heavens · Hawaiian
- Kiana 👧Divine; a Hawaiian form of Diana · Hawaiian
- Leilani 👧Heavenly flowers · Hawaiian
- Moana 👧Ocean, deep sea · Hawaiian
- Nalani 👧The calm of the heavens · Hawaiian
Sibling name ideas (Hawaiian, boys)
More girl names starting with M
- Madelyn 👧From Magdala; a form of Madeline · Hebrew
- Madison 👧Son of Matthew or Maud; from a surname · English
- Maeve 👧She who intoxicates; a legendary queen of Connacht · Irish
- Magnolia 👧The magnolia tree, named for the botanist Pierre Magnol · Latin
- Makena 👧Happy one (Kikuyu) · African
- Margaret 👧Pearl · Greek
- Marisol 👧Sea and sun · Spanish
- Mary 👧Beloved; the mother of Jesus · Hebrew
- Matilda 👧Mighty in battle · German
- Maya 👧Illusion; also linked to Maia, a Greek goddess of spring · Sanskrit / Indian
Questions and answers
What does the name Malia mean?
Malia is a name of Hawaiian origin. It means: the Hawaiian form of Mary.
Is Malia a boy or girl name?
Malia is usually given to girls.
How many syllables does Malia have?
Malia has 5 letters and about 2 syllables.