Malikah
2 countries#13208 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Malikah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,033 births recorded 1968–2025 · currently #13208 · peaked in 1979 with 45 births
Most common in: New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
322 births recorded 1998–2021 · currently #3519 · peaked in 2004 with 35 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
322 births recorded 1998–2021 · peaked in 2004 with 35 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Malikah’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #9264 | — |
| 2005 | #10128 | ↓864 |
| 2006 | #9286 | ↑842 |
| 2007 | #15491 | ↓6205 |
| 2008 | #10807 | ↑4684 |
| 2010 | #9231 | ↑1576 |
| 2011 | #8614 | ↑617 |
| 2012 | #9711 | ↓1097 |
| 2013 | #9036 | ↑675 |
| 2014 | #10955 | ↓1919 |
| 2015 | #10148 | ↑807 |
| 2016 | #14331 | ↓4183 |
| 2017 | #10689 | ↑3642 |
| 2018 | #15682 | ↓4993 |
| 2020 | #13453 | ↑2229 |
| 2021 | #7630 | ↑5823 |
| 2022 | #10383 | ↓2753 |
| 2023 | #11169 | ↓786 |
| 2024 | #11122 | ↑47 |
| 2025 | #13208 | ↓2086 |
Frequently asked questions about Malikah
Is Malikah a popular name?
Yes — Malikah currently ranks #13208 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Malikah more common for boys or girls?
Malikah is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Malikah most popular?
Malikah peaked in 1979 in United States, with 45 recorded births that year.
Is Malikah rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Malikah’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #7016 in 1968 to #13208 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Malikah?
At least 1,355 babies have been recorded with the name Malikah across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Malikah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Malikah appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.