What does Malika mean?
Malika means “Queen”.
Malika is an Arabic name meaning queen, the feminine counterpart of Malik. Its meaning belongs to the language of royalty and rule, rather than the more general translation master sometimes attached to the masculine form. This gives the name a clear explanation without needing to infer a personality or future role for its bearer.
Melike is a related Turkish form. A separate Hungarian use treats Malika as an affectionate form of Amalia, which comes from a different name family. For parents choosing the Arabic name, queen is the relevant meaning; for a family nickname inherited through Amalia, the story may instead be about that personal connection.
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How popular is Malika?
United States · 2025Explore how often Malika is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #2,711 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Malika
- 64 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 8.5% More than 2024
Malika over time
United States · Girls
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #2,711 | 64 |
| 2024 | Girls | #2,844 | 59 |
| 2023 | Girls | #2,167 | 88 |
| 2022 | Girls | #2,290 | 82 |
| 2021 | Girls | #2,337 | 78 |
| 2020 | Girls | #2,091 | 88 |
| 2019 | Girls | #2,124 | 89 |
| 2018 | Girls | #2,290 | 80 |
| 2017 | Girls | #2,250 | 84 |
| 2016 | Girls | #2,240 | 86 |
| 2015 | Girls | #3,113 | 54 |
| 2014 | Girls | #2,318 | 80 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Malika
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Regina
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Queen
Shares the recorded meaning “Queen” with Malika.
Reyna
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Queen
Shares the recorded meaning “Queen” with Malika.
Malka
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Queen
Shares the recorded meaning “Queen” with Malika.
Layla
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Night
Shares an origin with Malika.
Delilah
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Delicate
Shares an origin with Malika.
Lyla
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Night, through the Lila and Layla name family
Shares an origin with Malika.
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