Malia vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Malia Rank #327
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #327 for Malia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Malia ___

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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Malia

Kalia Koa Leilani Keanu Nalu

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malia or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Malia at #327 in the United States.

What do Malia and Olivia mean?

Malia means "calm, peaceful" (Hawaiian origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Malia and Olivia boy or girl names?

Malia is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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