Malikia
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Malikia first appeared in US Social Security records in 2005.
Over 10 babies have been named Malikia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Malikia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,563 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,563
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Malikia
Malikia is a boy name .
Is Malikia a boy or girl name? Malikia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #42,563 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #34,646. Malikia is more commonly used as a girl name.
Malikia is currently ranked #42,563 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Malikia include Mal, Mali, Maliy, Maliie, Kia, Kiay, Kiaie, May, Maie, and Malkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Malikia include Malik, Malikai, Malique . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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