Amina vs Malia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amina

Girl #307 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Honest, truthful"

Cultural Roots

Arabic African Muslim Swahili Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#307
Total SSA Count
1,000
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mina, Minnie

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Malia

Girl #327 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"calm, peaceful"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#327
Total SSA Count
946
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mali, Lia, Mia

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amina Rank #307
Malia Rank #327

Amina is more popular, ranked #307 vs #327 for Malia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amina ___

  • Amina Rose
  • Amina Grace
  • Amina Jade
  • Amina Sofia
  • Amina Marie

Malia ___

  • Malia Rose
  • Malia Grace
  • Malia Kai
  • Malia Ann
  • Malia Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amina

Yusuf Ibrahim Zara Layla Idris

If you choose Malia

Kalia Koa Leilani Keanu Nalu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amina or Malia more popular?

Amina is more popular, ranked #307 compared to Malia at #327 in the United States.

What do Amina and Malia mean?

Amina means "Honest, truthful". Malia means "calm, peaceful" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Amina and Malia boy or girl names?

Amina is primarily a girl name. Malia is primarily a girl name.

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