Malika

Girl name

Malika has been given to 5,003 babies in the U.S. since 1966. It peaked in 1996.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

5,003

Peak year

1996 (183 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1966

10-year trend

▲ +19%

Gender split

99% girls / 1% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Malika — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Malikboy

49,866 babies since 1949

Maliagirl

31,606 babies since 1919

Malkagirl

6,505 babies since 1946

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Priscilagirl

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Shaniquagirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Malika?

Malika has been given to 5,003 babies in the U.S. since 1966. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Malika peak?

Malika peaked in 1996, when 183 babies were given the name.

Is Malika a girl or boy name?

Malika is primarily a girl name (99% of babies named Malika are girls).

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