Malu

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Pronounced mah-LOO /mɑˈlu/Medium

Meaning: From Hawaiian malu, 'peace, calm; shelter, shade, protection'; also a Spanish blend of Maria + Luisa; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Peace and calm: Malu is Hawaiian for 'peace, shelter' (and a Spanish Maria-Luisa blend). Soft, warm, and lyrical.

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Origin LowHawaiian, Spanish

MeaningFrom Hawaiian malu, 'peace, calm; shelter, shade, protection'; also a Spanish blend of Maria + Luisa; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5225 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 247

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

Malu comes from Hawaiian malu, 'peace, calm; shelter, shade, protection', and is also a Spanish and Portuguese short blend of Maria + Luisa (routes layered, which we note). A soft, warm, lyrical name (said 'mah-LOO').

In the U.S. it appears in Hawaiian and Latino families. Rare, peace-and-shelter at the root, and soft.

Did you know? Malu means 'peace, calm; shelter, shade, protection' in Hawaiian — and is also a Spanish/Portuguese blend of Maria and Luisa; a soft, warm name.

Overall data confidence 55%

Hawaiian references — malu — routes layered

Variations

MaluhiaMarialu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Malu mean?

Malu is Hawaiian for 'peace, calm; shelter', and a Spanish Maria-Luisa blend; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Malu?

It's said mah-LOO /mɑˈlu/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Malu a boy or girl name?

Malu is a girl's name.

How popular is Malu?

Malu is a rare name in the U.S.