Malaka Girl

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmah-LAH-kah / mɑːˈlɑː.kə

Arabic; Swahili

Meaning

Arabic: 'the one who is loved'; Swahili: 'a gift'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Malaka has roots in both Arabic and Swahili cultures. In Arabic-speaking regions, it is often associated with affection and love. In Swahili, it conveys the idea of a precious gift. The name may also reflect the cultural significance of names in expressing familial and social values.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Malaka
  • Malak

International Variants

  • Malaka (Swahili)
  • Malak (Arabic)

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Malaka was first seen in the United States in 1973. Malaka has ranked as high as #1233 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Malaka has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Malaka

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
197311
19755
19766
19789
19797
19828
19845
19855
19868
19886
19928
199314
19956
19967
19988
19995
20029
20035
20085
20115