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Malea Pronunciation

Malea is pronounced mə-LAY-ah /məˈleɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Hawaiian malie, 'calm, gentle (waters)', or a form of Malia (the Hawaiian Mary); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Calm as gentle waters: Malea draws on Hawaiian malie, 'calm', and echoes Malia (the Hawaiian Mary). Soft, tropical, and serene.
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Origin MediumHawaiian, American
MeaningFrom Hawaiian malie, 'calm, gentle (waters)', or a form of Malia (the Hawaiian Mary); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#4244 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births34 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,519

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919542024

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

History & Origin

Malea is linked to Hawaiian malie, 'calm, gentle (waters)', and to Malia, a Hawaiian form of Mary (routes layered, which we note). A soft, serene name with island warmth.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, calm-waters at the root, and tropical.

Did you know? Malea echoes Hawaiian malie, 'calm, gentle waters' — and Malia, the Hawaiian Mary; it's a soft, peaceful island-toned name.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — malie / Malia — routes layered

Variations

MaliaMaleahMaleia

Nicknames

MalLea

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If you like Malea…

Malia— the name it echoes
Maleah— a fellow spelling
Kalea— a companion Hawaiian-toned name
Amalia— another soft -lia name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Malea?

Malea is pronounced mə-LAY-ah (/məˈleɪ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Malea said aloud.

How do you say Malea?

Malea is said mə-LAY-ah (/məˈleɪ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Malea said aloud.

What does the name Malea mean?

Malea echoes Hawaiian malie, 'calm', and Malia (the Hawaiian Mary); the routes are layered.

Is Malea a boy or girl name?

Malea is a girl's name.

How popular is Malea?

Malea is a rare name in the U.S.

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