Malcolm vs Alijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #431 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian African-American American

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Malcolm Rank #314

Alijah Rank #431

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #431 for Alijah.

Is Malcolm or Alijah more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Alijah at #431 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Alijah mean?

Alijah means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Malcolm and Alijah boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Alijah is primarily a boy name.