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Malie

♀ Girl

Pronounced MAH-lee-eh /ˈmɑ.li.ɛ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hawaiian/Samoan, 'calm; gentle; serene; peaceful' (of the sea and weather); also a Samoan form of MaryLow

In 30 seconds: Calm; gentle; serene: Malie is Hawaiian/Samoan. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'MAH-lee-eh').
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Origin LowHawaiian, Samoan
MeaningFrom the Hawaiian/Samoan, 'calm; gentle; serene; peaceful' (of the sea and weather); also a Samoan form of Mary
U.S. rank (2025)#9863 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 391

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619812025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Malie comes from the Hawaiian/Samoan, 'calm; gentle; serene; peaceful' (of the sea and weather); it is also a Samoan form of Mary. A lyrical, classic name (said 'MAH-lee-eh').

In the U.S. it appears in Hawaiian and Samoan families. Rare, calm-and-serene at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Malie means 'calm; gentle; serene; peaceful' (of the sea and weather) in Hawaiian/Samoan — also a Samoan form of Mary — lyrical and classic (said 'MAH-lee-eh').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Malie — Hawaiian/Samoan etymology

Variations

MalyMalia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Malie mean?

Malie is Hawaiian/Samoan for 'calm; gentle; serene'; also a Samoan form of Mary.

How do you pronounce Malie?

It's said MAH-lee-eh /ˈmɑ.li.ɛ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Malie a boy or girl name?

Malie is a girl's name.

How popular is Malie?

Malie is a very rare name in the U.S.

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