Boy · #4,773 in 2026

Malosi

Samoa, officially the Independent State of Samoa, is an island country in Polynesia, part of Oceania, in the South Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main islands, two smaller, inhabited islands, and several smaller, uninhabited islands, including the Aleipata Islands.

Current Rank
#4,773
Peak Rank
#4,568 (2022)
Total Babies
206
5-Yr Trend
+105%
2004
First Year
2026
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#4568
Peak Rank
206
Total Count
17
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Malosi

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Samoa, officially the Independent State of Samoa, is an island country in Polynesia, part of Oceania, in the South Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main islands, two smaller, inhabited islands, and several smaller, uninhabited islands, including the Aleipata Islands.

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Etymology
Samoa may come from Samoan : Sāmoa , lit. ' holy centre ' , uniting a compound of Samoan : sā , lit. ' sacred ' and Samoan : moa , lit. ' middle ' . The name is alternatively derived from a local chieftain named Samoa or an indigenous word meaning 'place of the chicken'. From independence in 1962, the country was officially known as the Independent State of Western Samoa , commonly known as Western Samoa . From 4 July 1997, the country changed its name to Samoa , drawing protests from nearby American Samoa , although the former name remains in use, especially their .ws top-domain.
Origin & history
Main article: History of Samoa

The Story of Malosi

Malosi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2004, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 22 Malosis were born — ranking #4,568 that year. As of 2026, Malosi ranks #4,773 for baby boys with 21 births, rising sharply (+105% over the past five years). In total, more than 206 Malosis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Malosi

Phonetically similar names — useful when Malosi is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Malosi

What does the name Malosi mean?
Samoa, officially the Independent State of Samoa, is an island country in Polynesia, part of Oceania, in the South Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main islands, two smaller, inhabited islands, and several smaller, uninhabited islands, including the Aleipata Islands.
How popular is Malosi in 2026?
In 2026, Malosi ranks #4,773 among boys' names in the U.S., with 21 babies given the name that year.
When was Malosi most popular?
Malosi reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #4,568 that year with 22 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Malosi most popular?
Malosi has historically been most popular in Utah, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Malosi.
Is Malosi a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Malosi is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Malosi?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Malosi include Zia, Sayan, Maciah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Malosi

Malosi is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 206 births in the dataset. Malosi's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #4,568. Use the chart and map above to compare Malosi's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.