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Malea

mah-LAY-ah

Malea is a girl’s name of Hawaiian origin, meaning “Possibly a variant of Malia, a Hawaiian form of Mary, meaning 'bitter' or 'sea of bitterness'.”. It currently ranks #4244 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2009.

Letters5
Syllables3
OriginHawaiian

What Malea Means

Possibly a variant of Malia, a Hawaiian form of Mary, meaning 'bitter' or 'sea of bitterness'.

The Story of Malea

This name carries the gentle ebb and flow of the sea, a whisper of the Hawaiian islands' serene spirit.

Malea, a name possibly linked to Malia, the Hawaiian form of Mary, carries a tender connection to the concept of a 'sea of bitterness' or simply 'sea.' This origin evokes the vastness and mystery of the ocean, a profound element in Hawaiian culture. The name’s journey is imbued with the gentle, flowing spirit of island life, suggesting a heritage tied to both the profound depths of the sea and the warmth of its shores.

The sound of Malea is soft and melodic, like the gentle lapping of waves. When you whisper it, it feels like the ocean breeze on your skin, a sense of calm and natural grace. You can imagine writing 'Malea' on a birth announcement, the letters flowing like water, reflecting the serene and independent spirit you sense within your daughter.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Personality Traits

GracefulGentleKindIndependent

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Peak Year

#100 in 2009

Total Births

2,519

First Recorded

1954

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