Malia vs Alana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malia

Girl #327 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"calm, peaceful"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Girl #143 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"harmony, peaceful, beautiful"

Origin: Celtic Irish

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Malia Rank #327

Alana Rank #143

Alana is more popular, ranked #143 vs #327 for Malia.

Is Malia or Alana more popular?

Alana is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Malia at #327 in the United States.

What do Malia and Alana mean?

Malia means "calm, peaceful" (Hawaiian origin). Alana means "harmony, peaceful, beautiful" (Celtic Irish origin).

Are Malia and Alana boy or girl names?

Malia is primarily a girl name. Alana is primarily a girl name.