Lee vs Malaia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#715
Total SSA Count
370
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Malaia

Girl #5,071 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"calm, peaceful"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Pacific Islander American Polynesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,071
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mai, Mala, Lai

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715
Malaia Rank #5,071

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #5071 for Malaia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lee ___

  • Lee James
  • Lee Andrew
  • Lee Michael
  • Lee Thomas
  • Lee Roy
  • Lee Wayne

Malaia ___

  • Malaia Rose
  • Malaia Grace
  • Malaia Jean
  • Malaia Kai
  • Malaia Noelle
  • Malaia Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

If you choose Malaia

Kailani Malia Keanu Leilani Makoa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Malaia more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Malaia at #5071 in the United States.

What do Lee and Malaia mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Malaia means "calm, peaceful" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Lee and Malaia boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Malaia is primarily a girl name.

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