What origin is the name Malei?

Malei comes from Hawaiian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Malei?

Names from the same hawaiian tradition pair naturally with Malei — for example Lopaka, Leilan, Kailand. You can browse more on our hawaiian names page.

Malei

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Malei

Malei

Girl

Hawaiian & Polynesian

2 syllables

Malei is a Hawaiian girl's name meaning "A short, modern variant of the Hawaiian name Malia, meaning "peaceful."".

Malei is a girl name of Hawaiian origin meaning "A short, modern variant of the Hawaiian name Malia, meaning "peaceful."". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Hawaiian & Polynesian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A short, modern variant of the Hawaiian name Malia, meaning "peaceful."

Popularity

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What does Malei mean?

Malei is a girl name of Hawaiian origin meaning "A short, modern variant of the Hawaiian name Malia, meaning "peaceful."".

How popular is Malei?

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Brother names that go with Malei

Lopaka Leilan Kailand Kaiea Kaua Alekai

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Malei.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Names with a similar meaning to Malei

Malei means "A short, modern variant of the Hawaiian name Malia, meaning "peaceful."" — these names share that spirit.

Mila — "Mila is a Slavic name from the word milu, meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. It is also a short form of Ludmila and Camila." (Slavic)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Ella — "Ella comes from the Germanic element alia, meaning 'other' or 'all'. It is also used as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen." (English)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)