Malka

Malka 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 262 girls in the United States.

Malka at a glance

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

About the name Malka

Malka 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, Malka first appears in Social Security records in 1946. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #986 in 2024, and in 2024 262 babies received the name — 6,250 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Malka in US records

First recorded (US)
1946
Best US rank
#986 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Malka in 2024
262
Total since 1880
6,250

Malka in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1023 in 2022
Babies named Malka in 2025
26
Total since 1996
498

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Malka mean?

The meaning of Malka 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 Malka a boy or girl name?

Malka is a girl name. In 2024, 262 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Malka?

Malka comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Malka?

Malka first appears in US records in 1946. Its best-ever ranking was #986 in 2024, and 262 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].