What does Malak mean?
Malak means “angel” in Arabic.
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.
Malak vs Malika
Which is more popular?
Malak is more popular than Malika today: about 137 US babies were given the name Malak in 2025, compared with 0 named Malika.
| Malak | Malika | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Angel | queen |
| Origin | Arabic | arabic |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | MAL-ak | mah-LEE-kah |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1983 | 0 |
| Peak year | 2011 (210) | 1996 (183) |
| In 2025 | 137 | 0 |
| Trend | Steady | Vintage |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Malak
Malika
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Malak | Malika |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 760 | 459 |
| 2010s | 1,706 | 729 |
| 2000s | 1,146 | 740 |
| 1990s | 255 | 1,377 |
| 1980s | 27 | 813 |
| 1970s | 0 | 819 |
| 1960s | 0 | 30 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Malak or Malika more popular?
Malak is more popular than Malika today: about 137 US babies were given the name Malak in 2025, compared with 0 named Malika.
What is the difference between Malak and Malika?
Malak means Angel (Arabic origin), while Malika means queen (arabic origin).
Which name is older, Malak or Malika?
In US records, Malak first appears in 1983 and Malika in 0, so Malika has the longer recorded history.