Malika
Malika is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Queen, sovereign, or female ruler.
Origin and history
Malika is a traditional female name of Arabic origin meaning queen or sovereign. It is widely used across the Arab world, North Africa, South Asia, and among various communities in Western countries. In the United States, it has enjoyed steady, moderate usage since the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
4,967 babies in the United States have been named Malika since 1880. It ranks #2476 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1642.
States where it is most popular
- NY (28.1 %)
- CA (15.6 %)
- PA (13.1 %)
- NJ (8.4 %)
- IL (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 30 |
| 1970-1980 | 819 |
| 1980-1990 | 813 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,377 |
| 2000-2010 | 740 |
| 2010-2019 | 729 |
| 2020-2029 | 459 |
Famous people named Malika
- Malika Haqq: Actress, Television personality
- Malika Oufkir: Author, Memoirist
Nicknames
Mali, Lika
Fun facts
- Malika is the feminine form of the Arabic word Malik, which translates to king.
- Historically, Malika has been used both as a given name and as a title for queens in several Islamic kingdoms.