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Summary

Malia is a name of Hawaiian origin that means 'calm' or 'peaceful'. Its roots trace back to the Hawaiian language, with modern adaptations appearing in various forms. The name has gained popularity in the United States since the late 20th century, often associated with a serene image. It does not have a biblical background, and notable figures with the name include Malia Obama and Malia Jones.

The name Malia is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Malia has been too falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Malia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2115th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1256th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1028th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 403rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 281st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Malia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.