Names like Malia
If Malia is on your list, these girl names have the same feel, from Hawaiian classics to names with a similar sound. Malia has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Malani, Meilani, Matilda and Dahlia.
24 girl names like Malia
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- Malani#374Malani means "heaven" or "of heaven." It can also mean "gentle touch."Also Hawaiian3 syllables
- Meilani#591Meilani means "heavenly flower." It combines the Hawaiian words "mei" (flower) and…Also Hawaiian3 syllables
- Matilda#365Matilda means "mighty in battle".Similar popularity curve3 syllables
- Dahlia#215The name Dahlia comes from a flower.Same “-ia” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Kehlani#149Means "sky" or "heavens."Also Hawaiian3 syllables
- Leia#297Leia likely comes from the Hebrew name Leah, which means "weary" or "tired."Same “-ia” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Kamila#357Kamila means "young ceremonial attendant".Similar popularity curve3 syllables
- Gia#287Gia is a short form of names like Gianna or Giovanna, meaning "God is gracious."Same “-ia” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Livia#820Livia comes from the Roman clan name Livius.Same “-ia” ending3 syllables
- Liana#386It is often considered a short form of names ending in '-liana,' and can mean "graceful…Similar popularity curve3 syllables
- Alessia#326Alessia is the Italian form of Alexis, meaning 'defender' or 'helper of mankind'.Same “-ia” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Amina#315This name means trustworthy and honest.Similar popularity curve3 syllables
- Emelia#601Emelia means "rival" or "striving." It can also be associated with industriousness and…Same “-ia” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Anaya#336In Sanskrit, Anaya means 'without a superior' or 'completely free'.Similar popularity curve3 syllables
- Mira#335Mira means "ocean," "sea," or "world." It can also mean "admirable" or "wonderful."Similar popularity curve
- Octavia#308Octavia means "eighth".Same “-ia” ending
- Briella#362Briella is often considered a variant of Gabriella, meaning "God is my strength" or…Similar popularity curve3 syllables
- Leona#429Leona means "lioness." It represents strength, courage, and bravery.Similar popularity curve3 syllables
- Ophelia#264Ophelia's meaning is uncertain, but it is often associated with "help."Same “-ia” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Madilyn#464Madilyn is a form of Madeline, which means "woman from Magdala." Magdala was a town on…Similar popularity curve3 syllables
- Aurelia#290Aurelia means "golden." It comes from the Roman family name Aurelius.Same “-ia” ending
- Lia#200Lia means "weary" or "tired." It can also mean "meadow."Same “-ia” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Alayna#332This name is often considered a variation of Alana, meaning "handsome" or "cheerful." It…Similar popularity curve3 syllables
- Sylvia#300Sylvia means "from the woods" or "spirit of the wood." It's related to the word…Same “-ia” ending3 syllables
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- What names are similar to Malia?
- Names with a similar style to Malia include Malani, Meilani, Matilda, Dahlia, Kehlani and Leia.
- How are these names matched to Malia?
- Each name is compared with Malia on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Malia has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other Hawaiian names are like Malia?
- Malani, Meilani and Kehlani share Malia's Hawaiian roots.