Malaika
4 countries#2326 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Malaika was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,662 births recorded 1968–2025 · currently #2326 · peaked in 2006 with 86 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Florida, Maryland
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,162 births recorded 1996–2024 · peaked in 2005 with 175 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,130 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #688 · peaked in 2004 with 170 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
293 births recorded 1983–2022 · currently #3079 · peaked in 2009 with 25 births
Most common in: Martinique, Guyane, Paris, Guadeloupe, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
32 births recorded 2000–2024 · peaked in 2005 with 6 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Malaika’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2229 | — |
| 2007 | #2647 | ↓418 |
| 2008 | #3267 | ↓620 |
| 2009 | #2852 | ↑415 |
| 2010 | #2614 | ↑238 |
| 2011 | #2796 | ↓182 |
| 2012 | #3314 | ↓518 |
| 2013 | #3076 | ↑238 |
| 2014 | #2922 | ↑154 |
| 2015 | #2773 | ↑149 |
| 2016 | #2934 | ↓161 |
| 2017 | #2546 | ↑388 |
| 2018 | #2610 | ↓64 |
| 2019 | #3085 | ↓475 |
| 2020 | #2682 | ↑403 |
| 2021 | #2384 | ↑298 |
| 2022 | #2604 | ↓220 |
| 2023 | #2466 | ↑138 |
| 2024 | #2203 | ↑263 |
| 2025 | #2326 | ↓123 |
Frequently asked questions about Malaika
Is Malaika a popular name?
Yes — Malaika currently ranks #2326 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Malaika more common for boys or girls?
Malaika is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Malaika most popular?
Malaika peaked in 2006 in United States, with 86 recorded births that year.
Is Malaika rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Malaika’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5147 in 1968 to #2326 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Malaika?
At least 5,117 babies have been recorded with the name Malaika across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Malaika popular in more than one country?
Yes — Malaika appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Malaika?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Malaika include Ilyana, Kailynn, Manha, Ria.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Malaika in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.