Malaia

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Malaia Pronunciation

Malaia is pronounced mə-LY-ah /məˈlaɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Spelling of Malia/Malaya — the Hawaiian Mary ('beloved/calm'), and/or Tagalog malaya, 'free'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Soft and modern: Malaia spells Malia/Malaya — 'beloved' (Hawaiian Mary), or 'free' (Tagalog). Lyrical, sweet, and warm.

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Origin LowAmerican, Hawaiian

MeaningSpelling of Malia/Malaya — the Hawaiian Mary ('beloved/calm'), and/or Tagalog malaya, 'free'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5084 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 394

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Malaia is a spelling of Malia/Malaya — the Hawaiian Mary, linked to 'beloved' or 'calm waters', and the Tagalog malaya, 'free' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, lyrical name; the spelling personalizes it.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, beloved-or-free at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Malia is the Hawaiian form of Mary ('beloved/calm') — and Malaya means 'free' in Tagalog; Malaia is a spelling that braids the two, lyrical and sweet.

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Malia / Malaya — routes layered

Variations

MaliaMalayaMaliya

Nicknames

Mala

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Modern-spelling Hawaiian Tagalog

Famous Bearers

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If you like Malaia…

Malia— a name it echoes

Malaya— the 'free' name it echoes

Maliyah— a fellow spelling

Amaya— another soft -aya name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Malaia?

Malaia is pronounced mə-LY-ah (/məˈlaɪ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Malaia said aloud.

How do you say Malaia?

Malaia is said mə-LY-ah (/məˈlaɪ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Malaia said aloud.

What does the name Malaia mean?

Malaia spells Malia ('beloved', Hawaiian Mary) and Malaya ('free', Tagalog); the routes are layered.

Is Malaia a boy or girl name?

Malaia is a girl's name.

How popular is Malaia?

Malaia is a rare name in the U.S.