Faith vs Malia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faith

Girl #249 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"faith, trust, belief"

Origin: Middle English from Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#249
Total SSA Count
1,272
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fai, Fay, Faie

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Faith Rank #249
Malia Rank #327

Faith is more popular, ranked #249 vs #327 for Malia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Faith ___

  • Faith Hope
  • Faith Grace
  • Faith Ann
  • Faith Marie
  • Faith Elizabeth
  • Faith Joy

Malia ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Faith

Hope Grace Joy Love Charity

If you choose Malia

Kalia Koa Leilani Keanu Nalu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faith or Malia more popular?

Faith is more popular, ranked #249 compared to Malia at #327 in the United States.

What do Faith and Malia mean?

Faith means "faith, trust, belief" (Middle English from Latin origin). Malia means "calm, peaceful" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Faith and Malia boy or girl names?

Faith is primarily a girl name. Malia is primarily a girl name.

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