girl's name
Malaka
muh-LAH-kuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 142
Malaka is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2011 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1993, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1973.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Malaka Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 38 |
| 1980s | 32 |
| 1990s | 48 |
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Malaka?
In 2011, Malaka was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Malaka
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Malaka Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Malaka over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Malaka
- English muh-LAH-kuh
Sibling Names for Malaka
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Malaka — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Malaka
How popular is the name Malaka?
In 2011, Malaka was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Malaka a girl's or a boy's name?
Malaka is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Malaka?
Malaka has 3 syllables.
When was Malaka most popular?
Malaka peaked in 1993, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.