Feminine dossier · first seen 1968
Malaika
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2006
Peak births
86
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Z
1968Peak 20062025
Quick answers about Malaika
How many people are named Malaika?
An estimated 2,610 living Americans are named Malaika.
How rare is Malaika?
Malaika is uncommon among babies today, with 78 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 9.3% from its 2006 peak.
How old is the typical Malaika?
The median age of a living American named Malaika is approximately 21 years, with most bearers falling between 10 and 34 years old.
Is Malaika still popular?
Yes — Malaika is currently rising in popularity, with 78 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.1× higher than the previous decade.
Peak year
2006
Decline from peak
9.3%
2025
78
All-time
2,662