Maliah
muh-LEE-uh
Popularity
#1674
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Hawaiian
Total Births
5,270
Peak Year
#356 in 2009
First Recorded
1991
Style
Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A variant of Malia, which is a Hawaiian form of Mary. Mary's meaning is uncertain but often associated with 'bitter' or 'rebellious' but also 'beloved'.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Malia Obama
Daughter of former U.S. President Barack Obama
Personality Traits
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