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Maleeka

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Pronounced muh-LEE-kuh /məˈli.kə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of the Arabic malika, 'queen' — the feminine of malik, 'king'. It is used across the Arabic-speaking world, in South Asia, and among Muslim families in the West; the double-e spelling is an English rendering.Medium

In 30 seconds: A queen's name: Maleeka spells the Arabic malika, 'queen' (said 'muh-LEE-kuh').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA spelling of the Arabic malika, 'queen' — the feminine of malik, 'king'. It is used across the Arabic-speaking world, in South Asia, and among Muslim families in the West; the double-e spelling is an English rendering.
U.S. rank (2024)#14557 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 241

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199519772024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maleeka is an English spelling of the Arabic malika, 'queen', the feminine of malik, 'king'. It is used widely across the Arabic-speaking world and South Asia, and travels easily into English while keeping its plain, regal meaning (said 'muh-LEE-kuh').

In the U.S. it is very rare. Regal, warm, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Malik means king, malika means queen — one of the plainest and grandest naming pairs in Arabic, and Maleeka is the queen half of it.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Maleeka — Arabic malika 'queen' (fem. of malik); English spelling

Variations

MalikaMalaikaMelika

Nicknames

MalLeeka

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maleeka mean?

Maleeka spells the Arabic malika, meaning 'queen'.

How do you pronounce Maleeka?

It's said muh-LEE-kuh /məˈli.kə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Maleeka a boy or girl name?

Maleeka is a girl's name; the masculine form is Malik.

How popular is Maleeka?

Maleeka is very rare in the U.S., though Malika is more familiar worldwide.

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