Girl nameCurrently #2,201 in the USRising
Malaika
3 syllablesPeak year: 20247 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Malaika's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Malaika's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Malaika |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 37 |
| 1971 | 56 |
| 1972 | 72 |
| 1973 | 59 |
| 1974 | 43 |
| 1975 | 36 |
| 1976 | 26 |
| 1977 | 35 |
| 1978 | 30 |
| 1979 | 29 |
| 1980 | 27 |
| 1981 | 19 |
| 1982 | 20 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 28 |
| 1991 | 20 |
| 1992 | 29 |
| 1993 | 36 |
| 1994 | 39 |
| 1995 | 34 |
| 1996 | 41 |
| 1997 | 29 |
| 1998 | 28 |
| 1999 | 47 |
| 2000 | 57 |
| 2001 | 60 |
| 2002 | 66 |
| 2003 | 72 |
| 2004 | 85 |
| 2005 | 74 |
| 2006 | 86 |
| 2007 | 69 |
| 2008 | 51 |
| 2009 | 61 |
| 2010 | 69 |
| 2011 | 62 |
| 2012 | 49 |
| 2013 | 53 |
| 2014 | 58 |
| 2015 | 63 |
| 2016 | 57 |
| 2017 | 69 |
| 2018 | 66 |
| 2019 | 52 |
| 2020 | 62 |
| 2021 | 75 |
| 2022 | 67 |
| 2023 | 72 |
| 2024 | 86 |
Malaika through the decades
- Malaika peaked in 2024, when 86 babies were named Malaika in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Malaika has risen 6% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Malaika currently ranks #2,201 in the US and is on the rise.