Malika

Malika is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning “queen.” In 2024 it was given to 59 girls in the United States.

Malika at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“queen”
Also spelled
Malik

About the name Malika

Malika belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “queen” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Malik.

In the United States, Malika first appears in Social Security records in 1966. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1026 in 1996, and in 2024 59 babies received the name — 4,901 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Malika in US records

First recorded (US)
1966
Best US rank
#1026 in 1996
Peak year
1996
Babies named Malika in 2024
59
Total since 1880
4,901

Spellings & short forms

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Malika mean?

Malika means “queen” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Malika a boy or girl name?

Malika is a girl name. In 2024, 59 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Malika?

Malika comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition. It is also spelled Malik.

How popular is the name Malika?

Malika first appears in US records in 1966. Its best-ever ranking was #1026 in 1996, and 59 babies were given the name in 2024.

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