| Meaning | bitter, sea of bitterness |
| Origin | Hawaiian |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Ma-li-a |
About Malia
This name carries a gentle, flowing quality that feels both modern and timeless. Parents choosing Malia often appreciate its soft phonetic structure and the way it rolls off the tongue with effortless grace. The name has gained considerable recognition in recent years, partly due to high-profile bearers, yet it maintains an intimate, personal quality that prevents it from feeling overly common. Malia works beautifully across different cultural contexts and pairs well with a variety of middle names and surnames. Its three syllables create a balanced rhythm that's neither too short nor too long, making it ideal for parents seeking something substantial yet accessible. The name tends to age well, suiting both a playful toddler and a professional adult with equal elegance.
Nicknames for Malia
| Mal |
| Mally |
| Lia |
| Mali |
Famous People Named Malia
| Malia Obama | Daughter of former US President Barack Obama |
| Malia Jones | American model and surfer |
| Malia Metella | French Olympic swimmer |
| Malia Manuel | American professional surfer |
| Malia Tate-Devereaux | American actress and dancer |
| Malia Hosaka | American professional wrestler |
| Malia Bouattia | Algerian-British activist and former president of the National Union of Students in the UK |
| Malia White | Reality TV personality and yacht captain |
| Malia Lazaro | Filipino volleyball player |
| Malia Paseka | Tongan politician and the first female MP from Vava'u |
| Malia Arkian | British reality TV personality |
| Malia Collins | American basketball player |
| Malia Tate | American actress and singer |
| Malia Baker | Canadian actress |
| Malia Bruker | Australian actress |
| Malia Flack | New Zealand netball player |
| Malia James | American filmmaker and photographer |
| Malia Zimmerman | American journalist and editor |
Characters Named Malia
| Malia Hale | From the TV show "Teen Wolf" |
| Malia Waincroft | From the TV show "Hawaii Five-O" |
| Malia Simpson | From the book "Just One Day" by Gayle Forman |
| Malia Gedde | From the book "Shadow Weaver" by MarcyKate Connolly |
| Malia Tate | From the TV show "Teen Wolf" |
| Malia Bishop | From the book "Warcross" by Marie Lu |