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Malikah
Pronounced mah-LEE-kah /mɑˈliː.kə/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic Malikah, 'queen' (feminine of malik, 'king'). A regal, dignified name honored across Arabic-speaking cultures.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Malikah comes from the Arabic for 'queen,' the feminine of malik ('king'). A name of dignity and strength, it reads regal and elegant — rare in the U.S. (said 'mah-LEE-kah').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, regal, and dignified.
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What does the name Malikah mean?
Malikah is Arabic for 'queen,' the feminine of malik ('king').
How do you pronounce Malikah?
It's said mah-LEE-kah /mɑˈliː.kə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Malikah a boy or girl name?
Malikah is a girl's name.
How popular is Malikah?
Malikah is a rare name in the U.S.