Malka
3 countries#1008 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Malka was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
6,505 births recorded 1946–2025 · currently #1008 · peaked in 2024 with 264 births
Most common in: New York, New Jersey, Maryland, California, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
403 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1866 · peaked in 2009 with 22 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
403 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2009 with 22 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
80 births recorded 1976–2022 · currently #2664 · peaked in 2022 with 11 births
Most common in: Paris, Mayotte
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Malka’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1691 | — |
| 2007 | #1453 | ↑238 |
| 2008 | #1762 | ↓309 |
| 2009 | #1398 | ↑364 |
| 2010 | #1574 | ↓176 |
| 2011 | #1446 | ↑128 |
| 2012 | #1639 | ↓193 |
| 2013 | #1362 | ↑277 |
| 2014 | #1333 | ↑29 |
| 2015 | #1317 | ↑16 |
| 2016 | #1140 | ↑177 |
| 2017 | #1160 | ↓20 |
| 2018 | #1249 | ↓89 |
| 2019 | #1280 | ↓31 |
| 2020 | #1241 | ↑39 |
| 2021 | #1122 | ↑119 |
| 2022 | #1098 | ↑24 |
| 2023 | #1055 | ↑43 |
| 2024 | #984 | ↑71 |
| 2025 | #1008 | ↓24 |
Frequently asked questions about Malka
Is Malka a popular name?
Yes — Malka currently ranks #1008 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Malka more common for boys or girls?
Malka is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Malka most popular?
Malka peaked in 2024 in United States, with 264 recorded births that year.
Is Malka rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Malka’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4960 in 1946 to #1008 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Malka?
At least 6,988 babies have been recorded with the name Malka across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Malka popular in more than one country?
Yes — Malka appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Malka?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Malka include Carly, Joelle, Zayla, Belle.
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