Malikah
Malikah is a girl baby name. Ranked #16,565 in the US, popular nicknames include Mal, May, and Malie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Malikah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.
Over 943 babies have been named Malikah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Malikah is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #16,565 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,565
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Malikah is also used as a boy name, ranked #11889.
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About the Name Malikah
Malikah is a girl name .
Is Malikah a boy or girl name? Malikah is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #16,565 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #11,889. Malikah is more commonly used as a boy name.
Malikah is currently ranked #16,565 in popularity for girl 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 Malia, Maliyah, Maliah, Malina, Malika . 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