Maggie vs Malia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maggie

Girl #299 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English Irish Scottish American

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Girl #327 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"calm, peaceful"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian African American

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Maggie Rank #299

Malia Rank #327

Maggie is more popular, ranked #299 vs #327 for Malia.

Is Maggie or Malia more popular?

Maggie is more popular, ranked #299 compared to Malia at #327 in the United States.

What do Maggie and Malia mean?

Maggie means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin). Malia means "calm, peaceful" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Maggie and Malia boy or girl names?

Maggie is primarily a girl name. Malia is primarily a girl name.