girl's name
Malyka
mah-lee-KAH (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 326
Malyka is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2005 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in Canada in 2007, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in Canada.
- First appears in birth records in 1997.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Malyka Over Time
Births per decade in Canada, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2024.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 68 |
| 2010s | 81 |
| 2020s (to 2024) | 19 |
How Popular Is Malyka?
In 2022, Malyka was given to 5 babies in Canada. It is a rare choice.
Where Malyka Is Used
Figures for Canada leave out any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Malyka
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Malyka Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Malyka over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Malyka
- French mah-lee-KAH
Sibling Names for Malyka
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Malyka — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Malyka
How popular is the name Malyka?
In 2022, Malyka was given to 5 babies in Canada. It is a rare choice.
Is Malyka a girl's or a boy's name?
Malyka is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Malyka?
Malyka has 3 syllables.
When was Malyka most popular?
Malyka peaked in 2007, when 12 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Malyka a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Malyka currently ranks #6,058 in Canada. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.