Maleka

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Girl Name #19,259 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Maleka is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Maleka often also consider Hector, Geni, Devie .

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Historical Record

Maleka first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.

Over 398 babies have been named Maleka in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Maleka is past its peak , currently ranked #19,259 for girl names in the US .

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#19,259
Current Rank
Peaked 1980 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#19,259
Total SSA Count
7

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Mal Male Maley Maleie May Maie Malkins

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maleka

Is Maleka a boy or girl name?
Maleka is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Maleka?
Maleka is currently ranked #19259 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Maleka?
Common nicknames for Maleka include Mal, Male, Maley, Maleie, May, Maie, and Malkins.
Is Maleka a common or rare name?
Maleka is an uncommon name, ranked #19259 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Maleka?
Maleka pairs well with Hector, Geni, Devie, Tamiya in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Maleka?
Related spellings include Maleah, Malena, Maleni, Maleia.

About the Name Maleka

Maleka is a girl name .

Maleka is currently ranked #19,259 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Maleka include Mal, Male, Maley, Maleie, May, Maie, and Malkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Maleka include Maleah, Malena, Maleni, Maleia, Malea . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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