Girl
Malika
queen
About Malika
This regal name carries an inherent sense of strength and dignity that commands respect while remaining warm and approachable. The name has sophisticated multicultural appeal, resonating across various communities and cultural backgrounds. It offers a beautiful sound pattern with its alternating consonants and vowels, creating natural rhythm when spoken. Parents seeking a name with substance and character often gravitate toward this choice for its distinctive yet accessible nature. The name ages exceptionally well, transitioning smoothly from childhood through professional adulthood. It provides a strong foundation for identity while allowing room for individual personality to shine through.
Popularity of the Name Malika
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United Kingdom | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #895 | #613 | |
| 2001 | #933 | #584 | |
| 2002 | #952 | #595 | |
| 2003 | #685 | #737 | |
| 2004 | #606 | #574 | |
| 2005 | #730 | #568 | |
| 2006 | #686 | #532 | |
| 2007 | #618 | #619 | |
| 2008 | #902 | #589 | |
| 2009 | #653 | #562 | |
| 2010 | #684 | #548 | |
| 2013 | #817 | #514 | |
| 2017 | #1000 | #870 | |
| 2021 | #871 | #972 | #790 |
| 2022 | #942 | #775 | |
| 2023 | #950 | #740 | |
| 2014 | #995 | #526 | |
| 2019 | #958 | #582 | |
| 2020 | #930 | #889 | |
| 2024 | #1000 | #958 | |
| 1993 | #921 | ||
| 1994 | #911 | ||
| 1995 | #711 | ||
| 1996 | #888 | ||
| 1998 | #957 | ||
| 1999 | #733 | ||
| 2011 | #513 | ||
| 2012 | #603 | ||
| 2015 | #767 | ||
| 2016 | #731 | ||
| 2018 | #753 |
Top names by country: United Kingdom · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Malika
Names Similar to Malika
Nicknames for Malika
- Mal
- Mally
- Lika
- Mimi
- Mali
Famous People Named Malika
| Malika Haqq | actress |
| Malika Menard | beauty queen |
| Malika Kinison | actress |
| Malika Zarra | musician |
| Malika Ayane | singer |
| Malika Souiri | singer |
| Malika Oufkir | author |
| Malika Ménard | model |
| Malika El Moutaouakil | athlete |
| Malika Favre | illustrator |
| Malika Andrews | sports journalist |
| Malika Dzumaev | actress |
| Malika Booker | poet |
| Malika Browne | diplomat |
| Malika-e-Tarannum Noor Jehan | singer and actress |
| Malika-e-Ghazal Begum Akhtar | singer |
| Malika-e-Tarannum Lata Mangeshkar | singer |
| Malika-e-Tarannum Suraiya | actress |
| Malika-e-Tarannum Geeta Dutt | singer |
| Malika-e-Tarannum Kavita Krishnamurthy | singer |
Characters Named Malika
| Malika Stark | character in a fantasy novel |
| Malika Laurent | detective in a mystery series |
| Malika Rivers | space explorer in a sci-fi story |
| Malika Blackwood | witch in a fantasy tale |
| Malika Rosewood | historical romance protagonist |
| Malika Archer | superheroine in a comic book |
| Malika Hartley | adventurous character in a children's book |
| Malika Silvermoon | elf queen in a fantasy world |
| Malika Foxworth | socialite in a drama series |
| Malika Thornfield | gothic novel heroine |
| Malika Sable | spy in a thriller storyline |
| Malika Hawthorne | time traveler in a science fiction story |
| Malika Winterbourne | royal princess in a fantasy realm |
| Malika Riversong | magical being in a fantasy tale |
| Malika Nightshade | villainess in a fantasy epic |
| Malika Everhart | romantic lead in a historical novel |
| Malika Steele | hard-nosed detective in a crime novel |
| Malika Swift | adventurer in a young adult fantasy |
| Malika Ashwood | heroine in a contemporary fiction |
| Malika Dawnbreaker | savior in a dystopian novel |