Hania vs Malaika

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hania

Girl #2,243 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"happiness, bliss"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Polish Native American (Hopi) Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,243
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hani, Nia

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Malaika

Girl #2,198 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"angel; messenger of God"

Origin: Arabic via Swahili

Cultural Roots

Swahili East African Muslim Arabic Kenyan Tanzanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,198
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Laika, Mali, Mala

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Popularity Comparison

Hania Rank #2,243
Malaika Rank #2,198

Malaika is more popular, ranked #2198 vs #2243 for Hania.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hania ___

  • Hania Rose
  • Hania Marie
  • Hania Sofia
  • Hania Grace
  • Hania Leila
  • Hania Jade

Malaika ___

  • Malaika Amina
  • Malaika Zuri
  • Malaika Aisha
  • Malaika Fatima
  • Malaika Yara
  • Malaika Imani

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hania

Leila Nadia Tariq Omar Yasmin

If you choose Malaika

Amara Zara Nia Jabari Kwame

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hania or Malaika more popular?

Malaika is more popular, ranked #2198 compared to Hania at #2243 in the United States.

What do Hania and Malaika mean?

Hania means "happiness, bliss" (Arabic origin). Malaika means "angel; messenger of God" (Arabic via Swahili origin).

Are Hania and Malaika boy or girl names?

Hania is primarily a girl name. Malaika is primarily a girl name.

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