More details about the name “Malia”
Malia name comes from Hawaiian and Hebrfew girl names having different meanings in each culture. In Hawaiian, it means calm or peaceful producing qualities of peace and calm making it a popular name in Hawaii. In Hebrew, it is considered a variation of the name Miriam which means wished-for child or bitter. This name gained widespread popularity in the United States, particularly due to figures like Malia Obama daughter of former U.S. President Barack Obama.
Its gentle, beautiful sound and quiet meaning have contributed to its popularity. This name is often associated with natural beauty, peace and balance. It shares similarities with names like Maya and Maria. This name continues to be embraced for its elegance and positive senses. It has consistently ranked in the top 1000 names for girls. There are many beautiful and meaningful choices available for girl names that start with M.
Source: Social Security Administration, Girl Names Data