Malika
boy nameMalika entered the US charts in 1980, peaked at #6250 in 1980, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1980–2025
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rank today
#6250
peak (1980)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #6250 |
| 1990s | #7664 |
| 2000s | #9796 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Malika are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Malika alive today was born around 1998, making them about 27 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Malika in 2025?
- Malika is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Malika most popular?
- Malika peaked in 1980, reaching #6250 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Malika with classmates?
- Malika will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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