Kacie vs Maliah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kacie

Girl #1,793 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"vigilant, watchful in battle"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,793
Total SSA Count
112
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kace

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Maliah

Girl #1,679 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew via Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

American African American Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,679
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mali, Mia, Lia

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Popularity Comparison

Kacie Rank #1,793
Maliah Rank #1,679

Maliah is more popular, ranked #1679 vs #1793 for Kacie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kacie ___

  • Kacie Marie
  • Kacie Ann
  • Kacie Lynn
  • Kacie Jo
  • Kacie Lee
  • Kacie Elise

Maliah ___

  • Maliah Rose
  • Maliah Grace
  • Maliah Lynn
  • Maliah Nicole
  • Maliah Jade
  • Maliah Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kacie

Tyler Brady Logan Riley Hayley

If you choose Maliah

Amara Saniyah Zaria Isaiah Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kacie or Maliah more popular?

Maliah is more popular, ranked #1679 compared to Kacie at #1793 in the United States.

What do Kacie and Maliah mean?

Kacie means "vigilant, watchful in battle" (Irish Gaelic origin). Maliah means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew via Hawaiian origin).

Are Kacie and Maliah boy or girl names?

Kacie is primarily a girl name. Maliah is primarily a girl name.

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