Malaika
Every Malaika since 1968 — 2,662 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Malaika
Malaika is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,344 in 2025 with 78 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 2,662 American babies have been named Malaika. Its peak came in 2006, when 86 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Malaika stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Malaika year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 78 | #2,344 |
| 2024 | 86 | #2,210 |
| 2023 | 72 | #2,483 |
| 2022 | 67 | #2,623 |
| 2021 | 75 | #2,406 |
| 2020 | 62 | #2,702 |
| 2019 | 52 | #3,120 |
| 2018 | 66 | #2,636 |
| 2017 | 69 | #2,563 |
| 2016 | 57 | #2,953 |
| 2015 | 63 | #2,798 |
| 2014 | 58 | #2,963 |
| 2013 | 53 | #3,108 |
| 2012 | 49 | #3,347 |
| 2011 | 62 | #2,824 |
| 2010 | 69 | #2,631 |
| 2009 | 61 | #2,875 |
| 2008 | 51 | #3,300 |
| 2007 | 69 | #2,670 |
| 2006 | 86 | #2,241 |
| 2005 | 74 | #2,397 |
| 2004 | 85 | #2,128 |
| 2003 | 72 | #2,335 |
| 2002 | 66 | #2,438 |
| 2001 | 60 | #2,556 |
| 2000 | 57 | #2,623 |
| 1995 | 34 | #3,332 |
| 1990 | 28 | #3,773 |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,752 |
| 1980 | 27 | #3,178 |
| 1975 | 36 | #2,308 |
| 1970 | 37 | #2,184 |
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Famous people named Malaika
- Malaika Arora Actor · b. 1973
- Malaika Mihambo Athlete · b. 1994
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Malaika in 2025?
Malaika ranked #2,344 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 78 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Malaika?
2,662 babies have been named Malaika in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Malaika most popular?
Malaika peaked in 2006, when 86 newborns received the name.
Is Malaika a boy or girl name?
Malaika is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Malaika rising or falling?
Malaika is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Malaika?
Well-known people named Malaika include Malaika Arora (actor), Malaika Mihambo (athlete).