Malak
Every Malak since 1983 — 4,183 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Malak
Malak is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,544 in 2025 with 137 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 4,183 American babies have been named Malak — about 93% girls and 7% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2011, when 210 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Malak stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Malak year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 137 | #1,544 | 17 | #5,523 |
| 2024 | 123 | #1,672 | 18 | #5,363 |
| 2023 | 114 | #1,787 | 14 | #6,390 |
| 2022 | 132 | #1,608 | 12 | #7,082 |
| 2021 | 111 | #1,825 | 12 | #6,951 |
| 2020 | 143 | #1,498 | 16 | #5,603 |
| 2019 | 116 | #1,766 | 8 | #9,423 |
| 2018 | 139 | #1,563 | 12 | #6,974 |
| 2017 | 187 | #1,264 | 21 | #4,682 |
| 2016 | 173 | #1,367 | 13 | #6,578 |
| 2015 | 182 | #1,310 | 12 | #6,933 |
| 2014 | 168 | #1,380 | 16 | #5,624 |
| 2013 | 169 | #1,378 | 11 | #7,358 |
| 2012 | 162 | #1,414 | 12 | #6,881 |
| 2011 | 210 | #1,169 | — | — |
| 2010 | 200 | #1,212 | 9 | #8,542 |
| 2009 | 191 | #1,278 | 8 | #9,557 |
| 2008 | 151 | #1,536 | 8 | #9,537 |
| 2007 | 134 | #1,660 | 8 | #9,434 |
| 2006 | 136 | #1,586 | — | — |
| 2005 | 125 | #1,622 | 6 | #10,978 |
| 2004 | 127 | #1,559 | 7 | #9,577 |
| 2003 | 89 | #2,028 | 9 | #7,613 |
| 2002 | 66 | #2,439 | 7 | #9,039 |
| 2001 | 72 | #2,250 | 5 | #11,666 |
| 2000 | 55 | #2,694 | 8 | #7,917 |
| 1995 | 31 | #3,547 | 7 | #7,496 |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,332 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,737 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Malak in 2025?
Malak ranked #1,544 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 137 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Malak?
4,183 babies have been named Malak in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Malak most popular?
Malak peaked in 2011, when 210 newborns received the name.
Is Malak a boy or girl name?
Malak is used for both: about 93% of babies named Malak have been girls and 7% boys.
Is the name Malak rising or falling?
Malak is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.