Malka
Malka first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2024, when 264 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Malka popular?
Rising Malka has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 1,379 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,755 | |
| 2000s | 1,299 | |
| 1990s | 856 | |
| 1980s | 570 | |
| 1970s | 353 | |
| 1960s | 164 | |
| 1950s | 110 | |
| 1940s | 14 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Malka mean?
Hebrew 'malkah' (מלכה) means 'queen', from the Semitic root m-l-k. The Aramaic form appears in the Book of Daniel. Common as a traditional Jewish/Yiddish name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Malka mean?
Malka means queen. Hebrew 'malkah' (מלכה) means 'queen', from the Semitic root m-l-k. The Aramaic form appears in the Book of Daniel. Common as a traditional Jewish/Yiddish name.
What is the origin of the name Malka?
Malka is of hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Malka?
Malka is pronounced “MAHL-kah.”
Is Malka a boy or a girl name?
Malka is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Malka a popular name right now?
Malka has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Malka?
In 2025, Malka ranked #1011 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Malka most popular?
Malka was most popular in 2024, when about 264 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Malka?
Names similar to Malka include Liora, Dinah, Yael, Shira, Susannah.
What names go well with Malka?
hebrew names that pair well with Malka include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.