Malika

Boy Name #18,104 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Malika is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Malika often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #18,104
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Malik #430 Malikai #1332 Malique #4320

Nicknames

Mal May Malie Maliie

Also a Girl Name

Malika is also used as a girl name, ranked #2820.

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Similar Names

Mary Margaret Martha Maude Mabel Mattie Maggie Marie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Malika

Is Malika a boy or girl name?

Malika is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #18104. As a girl name, it is ranked #2820. Malika is more commonly used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Malika?

Malika is currently ranked #18104 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Malika?

Common nicknames for Malika include Mal, May, Malie, and Maliie.

Is Malika a common or rare name?

Malika is an uncommon name, ranked #18104 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Malika

Malika is a boy name .

Is Malika a boy or girl name? Malika is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #18,104 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,820. Malika is more commonly used as a girl name.

Malika is currently ranked #18,104 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Malika include Mal, May, Malie, and Maliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Malika include Malik, Malikai, Malique . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.