You'd think this would be easy enough to pronounce.If you're confused, it rhymes with Maria. It does not rhyme with Mariah, Somalia, or Malaysia.As a Malia, I can attest to this.
― Anonymous User 8/30/2019
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You say Malia like ma-leah. I cannot tell you the many different ways that people try to say my name. It's really annoying. Malia means star of the sea and also calm waters. Not dolphin. And Melia is a flower.
If you're confused, it rhymes with Maria.
It does not rhyme with Mariah, Somalia, or Malaysia.
As a Malia, I can attest to this.