Malika
Malika: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Malika
- A female given name from Arabic, the female version of the title Malik ("King" in Arabic).
Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic مَلِكَة (malika, “queen”).
How popular is Malika?
Since 1880, 4,967 girls and 36 boys in the U.S. have been named Malika (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1026 in 1996. Its highest rank for boys was #6877 in 1980. In 2025, 64 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Malika
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Malika
Sister and brother names that share Malika's Arabic roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Malika FAQ
What does the name Malika mean?
A female given name from Arabic, the female version of the title Malik ("King" in Arabic). Borrowed from Arabic مَلِكَة (malika, “queen”).
What is the origin of the name Malika?
Malika is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Malika?
Since 1880, 4,967 girls and 36 boys in the U.S. have been named Malika (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1026 in 1996. Its highest rank for boys was #6877 in 1980. In 2025, 64 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Malika a boy or girl name?
Malika is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 4,967 girls and 36 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.