What is the origin of the name Malea?

Malea is a name of Hawaiian origin.

How popular is the name Malea?

Malea is currently ranked #4244 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Malea?

Malea is pronounced mah-LAY-ah.

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GirlHawaiian

Malea

mah-LAY-ah

Popularity

#4244

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hawaiian

Total Births

2,519

Peak Year

#100 in 2009

First Recorded

1954

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

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

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Numerology

The Creative

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

Nicknames

Lea Mal

Spelling Variations

Malia Mallea

Similar Names

Keala Leilani Alana Kalani

Personality Traits

GracefulGentleKindIndependent

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