girl's name
Malaeka
muh-LAY-kuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 33
Malaeka is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2009 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2006, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2005.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Malaeka Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 23 |
How Popular Is Malaeka?
In 2008, Malaeka was given to 6 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Malaeka Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Malaeka
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Malaeka Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Malaeka over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Malaeka
- English muh-LAY-kuh
Sibling Names for Malaeka
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Malaeka — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Malaeka
How popular is the name Malaeka?
In 2008, Malaeka was given to 6 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Malaeka a girl's or a boy's name?
Malaeka is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Malaeka?
Malaeka has 3 syllables.
When was Malaeka most popular?
Malaeka peaked in 2006, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.