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Malosi

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Pronounced mah-LOH-see /mɑˈloʊ.si/Medium

Meaning: From Samoan malosi, 'strength, power; strong, vigorous, healthy'Medium

In 30 seconds: Strength and power: Malosi is Samoan for 'strength, strong'. Bold, sturdy, and warm.

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Origin MediumSamoan

MeaningFrom Samoan malosi, 'strength, power; strong, vigorous, healthy'

U.S. rank (2024)#5351 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 165

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Malosi comes from Samoan malosi, 'strength, power; strong, vigorous, healthy, energetic'. A bold, sturdy name across Samoa and the wider Pacific, wishing strength and vitality (said 'mah-LOH-see').

In the U.S. it appears in Samoan/Polynesian families. Rare, strength-and-power at the root, and sturdy.

Did you know? Malosi means 'strength, power; strong, vigorous, healthy' in Samoan — a bold, sturdy name across the Pacific (said 'mah-LOH-see').

Overall data confidence 72%

Samoan references — malosi — etymology

Variations

Malosie

Nicknames

Malo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Malosi mean?

Malosi is Samoan for 'strength, power; strong, vigorous, healthy'.

How do you pronounce Malosi?

It's said mah-LOH-see /mɑˈloʊ.si/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Malosi a boy or girl name?

Malosi is a boy's name.

How popular is Malosi?

Malosi is a rare name in the U.S.