Malia vs Sage

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

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Sage

Girl #145 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wise, the herb sage"

Origin: Latin Salvia

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#145
Total SSA Count
1,987
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Malia Rank #327
Sage Rank #145

Sage is more popular, ranked #145 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

Sage ___

  • Sage Olivia
  • Sage Aurora
  • Sage Elise
  • Sage Renee
  • Sage Willow
  • Sage Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Malia

Kalia Koa Leilani Keanu Nalu

If you choose Sage

River Briar Juniper Oak Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malia or Sage more popular?

Sage is more popular, ranked #145 compared to Malia at #327 in the United States.

What do Malia and Sage mean?

Malia means "calm, peaceful" (Hawaiian origin). Sage means "wise, the herb sage" (Latin Salvia origin).

Are Malia and Sage boy or girl names?

Malia is primarily a girl name. Sage is primarily a girl name.

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