Calm or peaceful waters
Maleia is a contemporary variation of the Hawaiian name Malia, which is the local form of Mary. It is often associated with the Hawaiian word 'malie', meaning calm, quiet, or peaceful, particularly in reference to the ocean. While it shares roots with the traditional Mary, its specific spelling and usage are more modern and rhythmic.
Less common today
Maleia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,093 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
