Girl nameCurrently #2,834 in the USSteady
Malika
3 syllablesPeak year: 19966 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Malika'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.
Malika's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Malika |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1969 | 19 |
| 1970 | 39 |
| 1971 | 43 |
| 1972 | 60 |
| 1973 | 58 |
| 1974 | 106 |
| 1975 | 115 |
| 1976 | 92 |
| 1977 | 95 |
| 1978 | 117 |
| 1979 | 94 |
| 1980 | 95 |
| 1981 | 100 |
| 1982 | 73 |
| 1983 | 76 |
| 1984 | 75 |
| 1985 | 65 |
| 1986 | 73 |
| 1987 | 101 |
| 1988 | 80 |
| 1989 | 80 |
| 1990 | 126 |
| 1991 | 120 |
| 1992 | 149 |
| 1993 | 154 |
| 1994 | 145 |
| 1995 | 154 |
| 1996 | 183 |
| 1997 | 138 |
| 1998 | 117 |
| 1999 | 111 |
| 2000 | 112 |
| 2001 | 113 |
| 2002 | 84 |
| 2003 | 94 |
| 2004 | 71 |
| 2005 | 59 |
| 2006 | 57 |
| 2007 | 65 |
| 2008 | 58 |
| 2009 | 38 |
| 2010 | 52 |
| 2011 | 62 |
| 2012 | 81 |
| 2013 | 61 |
| 2014 | 80 |
| 2015 | 54 |
| 2016 | 86 |
| 2017 | 84 |
| 2018 | 79 |
| 2019 | 89 |
| 2020 | 87 |
| 2021 | 78 |
| 2022 | 82 |
| 2023 | 88 |
| 2024 | 59 |
Malika through the decades
- Malika peaked in 1996, when 183 babies were named Malika in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Malika has risen 28% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Malika currently ranks #2,834 in the US and is holding steady.