Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Malia.
National Rank (2025)
#349
All-Time Peak Rank
#192 (2009)
Total U.S. Births
31,606
Unisex Distribution0.0% Boy / 100.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Malia Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Malia
According to SSA data, Malia achieved its highest historical rank of #192 in 2009. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2009 with 1,700 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 15.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 72 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Malia scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-15.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,700Births in 2009
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
72Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:5
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:5
1950s:323
1960s:449
1970s:1,027
1980s:1,442
1990s:2,477
2000s:8,205
2010s:11,140
2020s:6,533
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMa-l-ia
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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