Malika vs Melek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malika

Girl #2,820 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"queen"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African Muslim Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,820
Total SSA Count
59
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mali, Mala

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Malika Rank #2,820
Melek Rank #2,938

Malika is more popular, ranked #2820 vs #2938 for Melek.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Malika ___

  • Malika Nour
  • Malika Amara
  • Malika Rose
  • Malika Jade
  • Malika Simone
  • Malika Yasmine

Melek ___

  • Melek Nur
  • Melek Rana
  • Melek Defne
  • Melek Yasemin
  • Melek Elif
  • Melek Naz

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Malika

Amira Zara Khalil Tariq Nadia

If you choose Melek

Yusuf Zeynep Omer Elif Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malika or Melek more popular?

Malika is more popular, ranked #2820 compared to Melek at #2938 in the United States.

What do Malika and Melek mean?

Malika means "queen" (Arabic origin). Melek means "angel" (Turkish/Arabic origin).

Are Malika and Melek boy or girl names?

Malika is primarily a girl name. Melek is primarily a girl name.

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