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Malia Name Meaning - Beloved (Hawaiian)

Meaning
Beloved
Origin
Hawaiian
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
MA-LI-A

Malia means "Beloved" (Hawaiian). Malia is a girl name from Hawaiian meaning "Beloved." Hawaiian form of Mary meaning beloved.

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Meaning and Linguistic Breakdown

Malia is a girl name from Hawaiian meaning "Beloved." Hawaiian form of Mary meaning beloved.

Origin and Historical Usage

Malia appears in Hawaiian naming records with the sense "Beloved." Usage varies by region and parish or civil registry traditions.

Pronunciation Guide

Phonetic
MA-LI-A
Syllables
2

Geographic and Cultural Usage

Outside Hawaiian countries, Malia is often chosen for diaspora identity or because the meaning "Beloved" fits a naming theme. Pronunciation follows local accent rules.

Popularity

Malia is not a current top-chart name in most English-speaking registries — a plus for parents avoiding classroom duplicates.

Notable People Named Malia

  • M
    Malia Obama

Variants and Related Names

Spelling variants

  • Mary — alternate form of Malia

Frequently Asked Questions about Malia

What does Malia mean?
Malia means "Beloved" in Hawaiian tradition. Malia is a girl name from Hawaiian meaning "Beloved." Hawaiian form of Mary meaning beloved.
How do you pronounce Malia?
Malia is pronounced MA-LI-A (2 syllables).
What language is Malia from?
Malia comes from Hawaiian. Malia appears in Hawaiian naming records with the sense "Beloved." Usage varies by region and parish or civil registry traditions.
Is Malia a boy or girl name?
Malia is primarily used as a girl's name.
What does Malia mean in English?
English references usually translate Malia as "Beloved." It is not an English word; the gloss comes from Hawaiian.
Is Malia a rare name?
Malia is not a current top-chart name in most English-speaking registries — a plus for parents avoiding classroom duplicates.
What is the origin of the name Malia?
Malia appears in Hawaiian naming records with the sense "Beloved." Usage varies by region and parish or civil registry traditions.
What are variants of Malia?
Documented forms include: Mary.
Who are famous people named Malia?
Notable bearers include Malia Obama.

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