Logan vs Malia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Logan

Boy #46 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Little hollow; from the little hollow place"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#46
Total SSA Count
6,267
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lo

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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

Logan Rank #46
Malia Rank #327

Logan is more popular, ranked #46 vs #327 for Malia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Logan ___

  • Logan James
  • Logan Cole
  • Logan Reed
  • Logan Blake
  • Logan Scott
  • Logan Ryan

Malia ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Logan

Mason Carter Riley Harper Avery

If you choose Malia

Kalia Koa Leilani Keanu Nalu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Logan or Malia more popular?

Logan is more popular, ranked #46 compared to Malia at #327 in the United States.

What do Logan and Malia mean?

Logan means "Little hollow; from the little hollow place" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Malia means "calm, peaceful" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Logan and Malia boy or girl names?

Logan is primarily a boy name. Malia is primarily a girl name.

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