girl · Hawaiian

Malia

/MA-lia/

Meaning: Calm waters, beloved

Malia at a glance

Meaning: Calm waters, beloved
Origin: Hawaiian
Religion: Christian
Gender: girl
Pronunciation: MA-lia
Syllables: 2
Popularity: classic
Variants & Spellings: Maalia, Malie, Maaliah, Malyah, Malye, Malien

Lucky details for Malia

Number: 1
Color: Golden Yellow
Stone: Ruby
Flower: Sunflower
Day: Sunday
Planet: Sun
Zodiac: Leo
Metal: Gold

Malia is a Hawaiian name meaning “calm waters, beloved”. Parents choose Malia for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with independent, pioneering, naturally in charge. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Malia reduce to 1, a number linked with Sun and with people who are confident, original, decisive, protective of family.

Numerology

Chaldean value 1 — Independent, pioneering, naturally in charge.

Personality

Independent, pioneering, naturally in charge

Positive Traits

Confident, original, decisive, protective of family

Negative Traits

Can be stubborn and dislikes being told what to do

Career Suggestions

Entrepreneurship, leadership roles, design, sport

Nicknames

Mali Maly May

Middle Names

Meera Maariami Maanpree

Sibling Names

Kai Kaiya Kaeeya Kainie

Compatible Names

Leilani Leilaanin Leyleni Malyah Maalyia Naalanee

FAQs about the name Malia

What does the name Malia mean?

Malia means “calm waters, beloved” and comes from a Hawaiian root.

Is Malia a boy or girl name?

Malia is most often used as a girl name today.

How do you pronounce Malia?

Malia is pronounced MA-lia (2 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Malia?

The lucky number for Malia is 1, ruled by Sun.

What are good nicknames for Malia?

Popular short forms include Mali, Maly, May.