Malka

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Malka Pronunciation

Malka is pronounced MAL-kuh /ˈmæl.kə/High

Meaning: Queen; from Hebrew malka (queen), related to melech (king)High

In 30 seconds: A Hebrew name meaning 'queen,' from the same root as the male name Melech (king). It has been a traditional name in Ashkenazi Jewish communities for centuries and is now gaining broader U.S. attention.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningQueen; from Hebrew malka (queen), related to melech (king)

U.S. rank (2024)#986 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births262 girls (0.02% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 6,250

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Malka derives from the Hebrew root m-l-k (to reign), which gives both melech (king) and malka (queen). It has been used as a given name in Hebrew-speaking and Jewish communities for at least two millennia. Queen Malka appears in various rabbinical texts.

Malka has been used primarily in Ashkenazi and Mizrahi Jewish communities. Its appearance in broader U.S. birth data reflects both its traditional use in Jewish families and growing interest in rare, meaningful biblical names. It ranked #986 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Malka is the Hebrew word for queen and appears in the Talmud. It is also the name of an archangel in some Jewish mystical traditions — the Sephirot of Malkuth (kingdom) in Kabbalah is sometimes personified as Queen Malka.

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Behind the Name — Malka — Hebrew etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

MalkeMalkah

Nicknames

MalMally

Themes & Styles

Hebrew Two-syllable Biblical Royal Jewish

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Malka?

Malka is pronounced MAL-kuh (/ˈmæl.kə/). Press play above to hear Malka said aloud.

How do you say Malka?

Malka is said MAL-kuh (/ˈmæl.kə/). Press play above to hear Malka said aloud.

What does the name Malka mean?

Malka means 'queen' in Hebrew, from the root m-l-k (to reign), shared with melech (king).

Is Malka a boy or girl name?

Malka is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Malka?

Malka ranked #986 for U.S. girls in 2024.