Malia vs Zuri

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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Zuri

Girl #277 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, good, fine"

Origin: Swahili (Bantu)

Cultural Roots

East African Swahili-speaking American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#277
Total SSA Count
1,140
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zu

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Popularity Comparison

Malia Rank #327
Zuri Rank #277

Zuri is more popular, ranked #277 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

Zuri ___

  • Zuri Rose
  • Zuri Amara
  • Zuri Jade
  • Zuri Grace
  • Zuri Simone
  • Zuri Amani

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Malia

Kalia Koa Leilani Keanu Nalu

If you choose Zuri

Amara Nia Kofi Ade Imani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malia or Zuri more popular?

Zuri is more popular, ranked #277 compared to Malia at #327 in the United States.

What do Malia and Zuri mean?

Malia means "calm, peaceful" (Hawaiian origin). Zuri means "beautiful, good, fine" (Swahili (Bantu) origin).

Are Malia and Zuri boy or girl names?

Malia is primarily a girl name. Zuri is primarily a girl name.

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