Malia

Malia Meaning & Origin

About Malia
The surname Malia is of Hawaiian origin and is derived from the given name Malia, which means "calm" or "serene" in the Hawaiian language. It is a unisex name and is often used as a given name for girls. The surname Malia is associated with individuals who possess a calm and peaceful demeanor.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Malia is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Malia: 852
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28,100
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.29

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Malia based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Malia is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ML
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 L IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmΙ‘liΙ™/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ML', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Malia in Braille

Here's how to represent Malia in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Malia in braille

How to sign the name Malia using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Malia using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Malia in sign language

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