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Malak

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Pronounced MAH-lak /หˆmษ‘.lษ‘k/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic malak (ู…ู„ุงูƒ) meaning "angel," a heavenly messenger; commonly given to girls across the Arabic-speaking world.Medium

In 30 seconds: Malak is an Arabic girls' name meaning 'angel', a heavenly messenger.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic malak (ู…ู„ุงูƒ) meaning "angel," a heavenly messenger; commonly given to girls across the Arabic-speaking world.
U.S. rank (2024)#1665 โ†— Rising
2024 U.S. births123 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)โ‰ˆ 3,757

Popularity in the U.S. ยท SSA data

peak 201119832024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880โ€“present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Malak comes from the Arabic malak (ู…ู„ุงูƒ), 'angel'. It is a common choice for girls across the Arabic-speaking world, valued for its gentle, spiritual meaning. The image of a heavenly messenger sits at its heart.

Related forms include Melek and Mษ™lษ™k in Turkic spellings and the longer Malaika. Its single stressed shape gives it a soft but definite sound.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Malak is 'angel', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
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Variations

Mษ™lษ™kMalaikaMelek

Nicknames

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If you like Malakโ€ฆ

Malaikaโ€” A longer form sharing Malak's 'angel' meaning
Melekโ€” A Turkish spelling of the same angel name as Malak

Frequently Asked

What does the name Malak mean?

Malak is usually explained as meaning 'angel' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Malak?

It's commonly said MAH-lak /หˆmษ‘.lษ‘k/.

Is Malak a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Malak is used as a girl name.

How popular is Malak?

In 2024, Malak ranked #1665 in the U.S. for girls, with 123 births recorded.