Holding steady, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Malie since 1981
Babies named Malie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2009, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Malie's real moment was 2016.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 136 |
| 2010s | 142 |
| 2020s | 64 |
Meaning & origin
Malie is a rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1981. Its peak popularity came in 2016, but overall use has remained stable. With a current rank of 9,457 and an incidence of 1 in 160,727 newborns in 2025, Malie is a distinctive choice. The name has not been associated with any top states, reflecting its scattered, infrequent use. Its Hawaiian resonance and gentle sound appeal to parents seeking a name with island roots.
Malie is a name of uncertain origin. It may derive from the Hawaiian word 'malie,' meaning 'calm' or 'serene,' and has been used among families with Hawaiian heritage. The name gained sporadic use in the United States starting in the 1980s, though it remains rare.
“Malie” around the world
Where Malie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Quebec
10
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mali, Lei, Mally
Sibling names for Malie
Names that share Malie's style, for a brother or sister.
