Asma vs Malak

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asma

Girl #1,813 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted, elevated in status"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,813
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Azi

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Malak

Girl #1,665 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"angel, heavenly messenger"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arab Muslim North African Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,665
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mali, Mala

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Asma Rank #1,813
Malak Rank #1,665

Malak is more popular, ranked #1665 vs #1813 for Asma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asma ___

  • Asma Noor
  • Asma Leila
  • Asma Fatima
  • Asma Zara
  • Asma Yasmin
  • Asma Samira

Malak ___

  • Malak Nour
  • Malak Sana
  • Malak Iman
  • Malak Layla
  • Malak Yasmine
  • Malak Rima

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Asma

Ahmad Yasmin Ibrahim Nadia Omar

If you choose Malak

Nour Layla Yasmine Ibrahim Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asma or Malak more popular?

Malak is more popular, ranked #1665 compared to Asma at #1813 in the United States.

What do Asma and Malak mean?

Asma means "exalted, elevated in status" (Arabic origin). Malak means "angel, heavenly messenger" (Arabic origin).

Are Asma and Malak boy or girl names?

Asma is primarily a girl name. Malak is primarily a girl name.

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