Girl · #13,441 in 2026

Malaikah

In Islam, angels are believed to be heavenly beings, created from a luminous origin by Allah. The Quran is the principal source for the Islamic concept of angels, but more extensive features of angels appear in hadith literature, Mi'raj literature, Islamic exegesis, theology, philosophy, and mysticism.

Current Rank
#13,441
Peak Rank
#12,187 (2002)
Total Babies
36
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2002
First Year
2020
Last Year
2002
Peak Year
#12187
Peak Rank
36
Total Count
6
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Malaikah

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

In Islam, angels are believed to be heavenly beings, created from a luminous origin by Allah. The Quran is the principal source for the Islamic concept of angels, but more extensive features of angels appear in hadith literature, Mi'raj literature, Islamic exegesis, theology, philosophy, and mysticism.

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Etymology
Angel Blowing a Woodwind , ink and opaque watercolor painting from Safavid Iran , c. 1500 , Honolulu Academy of Arts . The Quranic word for angel ( Arabic: ملك , romanized: malak ) derives either from Malaka , meaning "he controlled", due to their power to govern different affairs assigned to them, or from the triliteral root '-l-k , l-'-k or m-l-k with the broad meaning of a "messenger", just as its counterpart in Hebrew ( malʾákh ). Unlike the Hebrew word, however, the term is used exclusively for heavenly spirits of the divine world, as opposed to human messengers. The Quran refers to both

The Story of Malaikah

Malaikah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2002, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 7 Malaikahs were born — ranking #12,187 that year. As of 2026, Malaikah ranks #13,441 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 36 Malaikahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Malaikah

Phonetically similar names — useful when Malaikah is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Malaikah

What does the name Malaikah mean?
In Islam, angels are believed to be heavenly beings, created from a luminous origin by Allah. The Quran is the principal source for the Islamic concept of angels, but more extensive features of angels appear in hadith literature, Mi'raj literature, Islamic exegesis, theology, philosophy, and mysticism.
How popular is Malaikah in 2026?
In 2026, Malaikah ranks #13,441 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Malaikah most popular?
Malaikah reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #12,187 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Malaikah a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Malaikah is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Malaikah?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Malaikah include Annesa, Joaquin, Jacqlynn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Malaikah

Malaikah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 36 births in the dataset. Malaikah's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #12,187. Use the chart and map above to compare Malaikah's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.