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Malika

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningqueen · Arabic

Malika is an Arabic girl name meaning “queen”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • AnagramShuffle the letters of Malika and you get Kamila. Same letters, different name.
  • Hidden namesLook closely: Malika has the name Ali hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Malika would score 12 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
  • GenerationMalika peaked in 1996, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Malika you'd meet today is about 29 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Malika would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 25,126 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryMalika first shows up in US birth records in 1966, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 59 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1966–2025

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Girl name: MaliaUnisex name: MalloryGirl name: MalaniGirl name: MaliyahGirl name: MalayaGirl name: Anika
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Malika

Malika is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “queen”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

Other spellings of Malika

Girl name: Mallika

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Questions about the name Malika

What does the name Malika mean?

Malika means “queen” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “queen” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Regina (“queen”), Reina (“queen”), Reyna (“queen”) and Khaleesi (“queen”).

What is the origin of the name Malika?

Malika is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Malika a boy or girl name?

Malika is a girl name. In 2025, 64 US girls were named Malika.

How popular is the name Malika?

Malika ranked #2,691 for US girls in 2025, given to 64 babies. Its best year was 1996, when it reached #1,020. Over the last five years it has slipped 613 places.

What names are similar to Malika?

If you like Malika, you might also like Mallika, Regina, Reina, Reyna and Khaleesi. Mallika is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Malika?

Malika is an Arabic girl name meaning “queen”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.