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