Judith vs Malka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Judith

Girl #831 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woman of Judea"

Origin: Hebrew Yehudit

Cultural Roots

English Jewish German French Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#831
Total SSA Count
326
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Judy, Jude, Judi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Judith →

Malka

Girl #985 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"queen"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Ashkenazi Sephardic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#985
Total SSA Count
262
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Malkie, Mal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Malka →

Popularity Comparison

Judith Rank #831
Malka Rank #985

Judith is more popular, ranked #831 vs #985 for Malka.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Judith ___

  • Judith Ann
  • Judith Marie
  • Judith Lynn
  • Judith Claire
  • Judith Rose
  • Judith Elizabeth

Malka ___

  • Malka Rivka
  • Malka Leah
  • Malka Devorah
  • Malka Sarah
  • Malka Bracha

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Judith

Dorothy Ruth Eleanor Margaret Walter

If you choose Malka

Devorah Naomi Shifra Moshe Yosef

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Judith or Malka more popular?

Judith is more popular, ranked #831 compared to Malka at #985 in the United States.

What do Judith and Malka mean?

Judith means "woman of Judea" (Hebrew Yehudit origin). Malka means "queen" (Hebrew origin).

Are Judith and Malka boy or girl names?

Judith is primarily a girl name. Malka is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Malka vs Judith Judith vs Jayleen Judith vs Cheyenne Judith vs Saanvi Judith vs Kenia
← Full profile: Judith ← Full profile: Malka Browse all baby names