Malika
Malika first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1996, when 183 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Malika popular?
Vintage Malika is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1996.
| 2020s | 459 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 729 | |
| 2000s | 740 | |
| 1990s | 1,377 | |
| 1980s | 813 | |
| 1970s | 819 | |
| 1960s | 30 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Malika mean?
Arabic 'malika' is the feminine of 'malik', meaning 'queen', from the same Semitic root m-l-k. A literal 'queen' name across the Arabic-speaking world.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Malika mean?
Malika means queen. Arabic 'malika' is the feminine of 'malik', meaning 'queen', from the same Semitic root m-l-k. A literal 'queen' name across the Arabic-speaking world.
What is the origin of the name Malika?
Malika is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Malika?
Malika is pronounced “mah-LEE-kah.”
Is Malika a boy or a girl name?
Malika is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Malika a popular name right now?
Malika is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1996.
How popular is the name Malika?
In 2025, Malika ranked #2711 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Malika most popular?
Malika was most popular in 1996, when about 183 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Malika?
Names similar to Malika include Sana, Farah, Iman, Malak, Dua.
What names go well with Malika?
arabic names that pair well with Malika include Adam, Layla, Aaliyah, Malik, Amir.