Malika
- Pronunciation
- [Ma-li-ka]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Angel
- Origin
- African
Malika Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,901 baby girls have been named Malika. The name peaked in 1996 with 183 US births that year (rank #1026). In 2024, ranked #2834 nationally — 1,808 places below its 1996 peak.
Top States for Malika
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Malika births are: New York (774), California (425), Pennsylvania (362).
Other African-Origin Names Like Malika
If you like Malika's African origin, consider these related names: Aamori, Abasi, Abayomi, Abba, Abdalla. Browse all African names →
6-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Malika's exact length and starting letter: Maahes, Mabina, Macala, Macawi, Maccus.
Quick Facts About Malika
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Compare Malika to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Malika against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).