Girls name · California
Malia in California
In SSA data for California, 5,307 babies are named Malia across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1955. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #263 most popular girls name, with 126 born.
Popularity over time
Malia in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 6 | #1248 |
| 1967 | 5 | #1816 |
| 1976 | 18 | #900 |
| 1986 | 17 | #1204 |
| 1996 | 50 | #672 |
| 2006 | 189 | #253 |
| 2015 | 151 | #269 |
| 2025 | 126 | #263 |
California had the most Malia births in 2009, with 245. Malia's highest rank in California was #178, set in 2009.
Its rank among girls names in California ran from #178 in 2009 to #1816 in 1967, starting at #1248 in 1955 and ending at #263 in 2025.
Nationally, Malia's strongest state was Hawaii, where it hit #7 in 2002. See Malia in every state →
How popular is Malia in California?
In SSA data for California, 5,307 babies are named Malia across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1955. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #263 most popular girls name, with 126 born.
How many babies are named Malia in California?
California recorded 126 births of babies named Malia in 2025.
What is the rank of Malia in California?
Malia ranked #263 among girls names in California in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.