Girl nameCurrently #11,721 in the USSteady
Malikah
3 syllablesPeak year: 19797 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Malikah'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.
Malikah's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Malikah |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 36 |
| 1977 | 43 |
| 1978 | 38 |
| 1979 | 45 |
| 1980 | 36 |
| 1981 | 41 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 28 |
| 1984 | 34 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 20 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 34 |
| 1992 | 32 |
| 1993 | 40 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 33 |
| 1996 | 24 |
| 1997 | 29 |
| 1998 | 19 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 23 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 8 |
Malikah through the decades
- Malikah peaked in 1979, when 45 babies were named Malikah in the US.
- The 1990s were Malikah's strongest decade, averaging 27 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2014–2024), use of Malikah has fallen 45% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Malikah currently ranks #11,721 in the US and is holding steady.