What does Malak mean?
Malak means “angel” in Arabic.
What does Dua mean?
Dua (دعاء, du'a') means 'prayer, supplication, invocation', from the Arabic root d-'-w. In Islamic practice du'a refers specifically to personal prayer or calling upon God.
Malak vs Dua
Which is more popular?
Malak is more popular than Dua today: about 137 US babies were given the name Malak in 2025, compared with 0 named Dua.
| Malak | Dua | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Angel | Prayer, supplication |
| Origin | Arabic | arabic |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | MAL-ak | doo-AH |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1983 | 0 |
| Peak year | 2011 (210) | 2025 (231) |
| In 2025 | 137 | 0 |
| Trend | Steady | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Malak
Dua
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Malak | Dua |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 760 | 889 |
| 2010s | 1,706 | 410 |
| 2000s | 1,146 | 164 |
| 1990s | 255 | 22 |
| 1980s | 27 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Malak or Dua more popular?
Malak is more popular than Dua today: about 137 US babies were given the name Malak in 2025, compared with 0 named Dua.
What is the difference between Malak and Dua?
Malak means Angel (Arabic origin), while Dua means Prayer, supplication (arabic origin).
Which name is older, Malak or Dua?
In US records, Malak first appears in 1983 and Dua in 0, so Dua has the longer recorded history.