Malka
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Malka first appeared in US Social Security records in 2012.
Over 5 babies have been named Malka in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Malka is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #33,699 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,699
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Malka is also used as a girl name, ranked #985.
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About the Name Malka
Malka is a boy name .
Is Malka a boy or girl name? Malka is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #33,699 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #985. Malka is more commonly used as a girl name.
Malka is currently ranked #33,699 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Malka include Mal, May, Maie, and Malkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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