Garland or lei; also associated with the Malaya mountains.
Malaia is a variant of the Hawaiian name Malia or the Sanskrit Malaya. In Hawaiian contexts, it relates to the floral lei or garland, while in Sanskrit, it refers to the Malaya mountains, often associated with sandalwood and gentle breezes.
About 28 girls were named Malaia in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
