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Malie

MAH-lee

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginHawaiian

The Story of Malie

Picture a still lagoon at sunrise, where not a ripple disturbs the water's surface; that serene essence is held within this name.

Malie is a name that sings with the gentle spirit of the Hawaiian Islands, embodying 'calm,' 'peaceful,' or 'graceful.' It echoes the tranquil beauty of the archipelago, where the ocean's rhythm dictates the pace of life. While its primary roots are Hawaiian, it is also sometimes perceived as a soft diminutive of Mary or Maria, carrying a whisper of an ancient, globally cherished maternal name.

To say 'Malie' aloud is to feel a sense of quiet settle over you. It’s the soft sound of your child’s breath as they sleep peacefully in your arms. This name connects to your hope that your daughter will navigate the world with an inner stillness, a grace that softens life's challenges and radiates peace to those around her. You imagine calling her name, and hearing only a gentle response.

What It Means

A Hawaiian name meaning 'calm', 'peaceful', or 'graceful'. It is also sometimes seen as a diminutive of Mary or Maria.

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Numerology

5

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Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

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Peak Year

#20 in 2009

Total Births

381

First Recorded

1981

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