Malikah Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmah-LEE-kah / mɑːˈliːkəArabic; Swahili
Meaning
Arabic: 'queen'; Swahili: 'noble'
Historical & Cultural Background
Malikah is derived from the Arabic word 'malik', meaning king or ruler, and is often used in contexts denoting royalty. In Swahili-speaking cultures, it conveys a sense of nobility and respect. The name is predominantly used in Muslim communities and reflects cultural significance in naming practices.
Similar Names
Variants
- Malika
International Variants
- Malika (Arabic)
- Malikah (Arabic)
Famous people named Malikah
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Fictional characters named Malikah
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Malikah was first seen in the United States in 1968. Malikah has ranked as high as #1081 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Malikah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Malikah (1998)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 36 |
| 1977 | 43 |
| 1978 | 38 |
| 1979 | 45 |
| 1980 | 36 |
| 1981 | 41 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 28 |
| 1984 | 34 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 20 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 34 |
| 1992 | 32 |
| 1993 | 40 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 33 |
| 1996 | 24 |
| 1997 | 29 |
| 1998 | 19 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 8 |