Malia
Malia is a girl name that ranked #326 in the US in 2024. SSA records show it has appeared in official baby name data since 1919. Its best recorded rank was #193 in 2009.
Latest rank
#326
Peak rank
#193
Reached in 2009
Total recorded usage
26,209
Available where official count data exists
First recorded year
1919
What To Know About Malia
With English origins, Malia offers a straightforward sound that works well in everyday use. Its position in recent US rankings suggests broad familiarity among parents looking at girl names.
Malia is still an actively ranked US name in 2024. It is visible enough to feel recognizable, but not so common that it blends into every classroom list.
SSA data shows Malia appearing in official records as far back as 1919, which gives parents a concrete sense of how long the name has been in use.
Its strongest recorded US position was #193 in 2009, which helps frame whether today's ranking reflects a long plateau, a comeback, or a step down from an earlier peak.
Popularity Trend
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Page Notes
Pronunciation: MALIA
Origin: English
Editorial status: published
Confidence: medium
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Sources
- US Social Security Administration baby names · https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/Popularity rankings, usage history, and trend data are derived from SSA datasets.
- Behind the Name · https://www.behindthename.com/Used to cross-reference origin and pronunciation guidance.