Malika
4 countries#480 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Malika was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
23,822 births recorded 1946–2022 · currently #480 · peaked in 1965 with 774 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Yvelines, Bouches-du-Rhône, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
5,003 births recorded 1966–2025 · currently #2691 · peaked in 1996 with 183 births
Most common in: New York, California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
960 births recorded 1996–2022 · peaked in 2007 with 62 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
954 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #840 · peaked in 2007 with 62 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
6 births recorded 2009–2022 · peaked in 2009 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Malika’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #526 | — |
| 2004 | #554 | ↓28 |
| 2005 | #607 | ↓53 |
| 2006 | #558 | ↑49 |
| 2007 | #653 | ↓95 |
| 2008 | #693 | ↓40 |
| 2009 | #646 | ↑47 |
| 2010 | #671 | ↓25 |
| 2011 | #712 | ↓41 |
| 2012 | #622 | ↑90 |
| 2013 | #541 | ↑81 |
| 2014 | #551 | ↓10 |
| 2015 | #657 | ↓106 |
| 2016 | #611 | ↑46 |
| 2017 | #532 | ↑79 |
| 2018 | #506 | ↑26 |
| 2019 | #531 | ↓25 |
| 2020 | #545 | ↓14 |
| 2021 | #510 | ↑35 |
| 2022 | #480 | ↑30 |
Frequently asked questions about Malika
Is Malika a popular name?
Yes — Malika currently ranks #480 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Malika more common for boys or girls?
Malika is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Malika most popular?
Malika peaked in 1965 in France, with 774 recorded births that year.
Is Malika rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Malika’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #571 in 1946 to #480 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Malika?
At least 29,785 babies have been recorded with the name Malika across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Malika popular in more than one country?
Yes — Malika appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Malika?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Malika include Katy, Layana, Maricela, Mayte.
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Ranked directly next to Malika in France, 2022 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.