Malika
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Malika first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 36 babies have been named Malika in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Malika is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #18,104 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,104
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Malika is also used as a girl name, ranked #2820.
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About the Name Malika
Malika is a boy name .
Is Malika a boy or girl name? Malika is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #18,104 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,820. Malika is more commonly used as a girl name.
Malika is currently ranked #18,104 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Malika include Mal, Mali, Maliy, Maliie, May, Maie, and Malkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Malika include Malik, Malikai, Malique . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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