Kimberly vs Malia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kimberly

Girl #247 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"royal fortress meadow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#247
Total SSA Count
1,285
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kim, Kimmy, Kimber

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Kimberly Rank #247
Malia Rank #327

Kimberly is more popular, ranked #247 vs #327 for Malia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kimberly ___

  • Kimberly Ann
  • Kimberly Marie
  • Kimberly Grace
  • Kimberly Nicole
  • Kimberly Lee
  • Kimberly Renee

Malia ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kimberly

Beverly Brittany Whitney Jennifer Tyler

If you choose Malia

Kalia Koa Leilani Keanu Nalu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kimberly or Malia more popular?

Kimberly is more popular, ranked #247 compared to Malia at #327 in the United States.

What do Kimberly and Malia mean?

Kimberly means "royal fortress meadow" (Old English origin). Malia means "calm, peaceful" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Kimberly and Malia boy or girl names?

Kimberly is primarily a girl name. Malia is primarily a girl name.

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