Malaika

Malaika is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 86 girls in the United States.

Malaika at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Malaika

Malaika belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Malaika first appears in Social Security records in 1968. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1390 in 1972, and in 2024 86 babies received the name — 2,584 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Malaika in US records

First recorded (US)
1968
Best US rank
#1390 in 1972
Peak year
2006
Babies named Malaika in 2024
86
Total since 1880
2,584

Malaika in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#256 in 2004
Babies named Malaika in 2025
35
Total since 1996
2,297

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Malaika mean?

The meaning of Malaika is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Malaika a boy or girl name?

Malaika is a girl name. In 2024, 86 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Malaika?

Malaika comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Malaika?

Malaika first appears in US records in 1968. Its best-ever ranking was #1390 in 1972, and 86 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].