Lorelei vs Malia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lorelei

Girl #456 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"murmuring rock, ambush rock"

Origin: Celtic/Germanic

Cultural Roots

German American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#456
Total SSA Count
684
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lori, Rori, Lola

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Lorelei Rank #456
Malia Rank #327

Malia is more popular, ranked #327 vs #456 for Lorelei.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lorelei ___

  • Lorelei Grace
  • Lorelei Rose
  • Lorelei Jane
  • Lorelei Marie
  • Lorelei Claire
  • Lorelei Elise

Malia ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lorelei

Isolde Elara Vivienne Sebastian Florian

If you choose Malia

Kalia Koa Leilani Keanu Nalu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lorelei or Malia more popular?

Malia is more popular, ranked #327 compared to Lorelei at #456 in the United States.

What do Lorelei and Malia mean?

Lorelei means "murmuring rock, ambush rock" (Celtic/Germanic origin). Malia means "calm, peaceful" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Lorelei and Malia boy or girl names?

Lorelei is primarily a girl name. Malia is primarily a girl name.

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