Malikah
Malikah is a boy baby name. Ranked #11,889 in the US, popular nicknames include Mal, May, and Malie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Malikah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2003.
Over 84 babies have been named Malikah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Malikah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,889 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,889
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Malikah is also used as a girl name, ranked #16565.
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About the Name Malikah
Malikah is a boy name .
Is Malikah a boy or girl name? Malikah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,889 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #16,565. Malikah is more commonly used as a boy name.
Malikah is currently ranked #11,889 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Malikah include Mal, May, Malie, and Maliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Malikah include Malik, Malikai, Malique . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis