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Maleka

♀ Girl

Pronounced muh-LEE-kah /məˈliː.kɑ/Medium

Meaning: Maleka reads as a spelling that echoes the Arabic Malika ('queen'), or as a modern coinage. The exact route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A regal echo: Maleka recalls the Arabic Malika, 'queen' - an echo we note honestly (said 'muh-LEE-kah').
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Origin LowArabic, English
MeaningMaleka reads as a spelling that echoes the Arabic Malika ('queen'), or as a modern coinage. The exact route is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2021)#12994 ↗ Rising
2021 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1980
Total births (all-time)≈ 398

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198019702021

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

As a girl's name Maleka echoes the Arabic Malika ('queen'), or reads as a modern coinage. The route is uncertain, which we note. A smooth, dignified sound (said 'muh-LEE-kah').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, regal-sounding, and uncertain.

Did you know? Maleka shares its sound with Malika, the Arabic word and name for 'queen,' though it may also be a modern coinage. Routes uncertain, which we note.
Overall data confidence 33%
References - Maleka — Echoes Malika 'queen'; route uncertain

Variations

MalikaMaleekaMalaika

Nicknames

LeeLeka

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maleka mean?

Maleka echoes the Arabic Malika ('queen'), or reads as a modern coinage; the route is uncertain.

How do you pronounce Maleka?

It's said muh-LEE-kah /məˈliː.kɑ/ — 3 syllables.

Is Maleka a boy or girl name?

Here Maleka is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Maleka?

Maleka is extremely rare for girls in the U.S. — a newly emerging pick.

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