An estimated 30,915 living Americans are named Malia.
How rare is Malia?
Malia is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 872 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 48.7% from its 2009 peak.
How old is the typical Malia?
The median age of a living American named Malia is approximately 14 years, with most bearers falling between 7 and 23 years old.
Is Malia still popular?
Yes. Malia is holding steady, with 872 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Malia most common?
Malia has its strongest geographic signal in Hawaii, where it appears 138.5× more often than the national baseline.
1919Peak 20092025
Peak year
2009
Decline from peak
48.7%
2025
872
All-time
31,606
Diaspora map
Malia broke out in California, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington (2002) and became over-represented in 31 states over 18 years.
Broke out: California, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington, 2002 · over-represented in 31 states over 18 years
