Girl · #16,763 in 2026

Malaka

Name: Popularity of the name Malaka in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Malaka, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#16,763

Peak Rank

#6,265 (1993)

Total Babies

142

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1973

First Year

2011

Last Year

1993

Peak Year

#6265

Peak Rank

142

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Malaka

Malaka first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1973, with 11 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 14 Malakas were born — ranking #6,265 that year. As of 2026, Malaka ranks #16,763 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 142 Malakas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Malaka

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

Malacca
Melaka
Molucca
Milica
Melica
Malika
Malaika
Maliki
Malaco
Mollica
Milka
Meloche

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Malaka

What does the name Malaka mean?

Malaka is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1973. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Malaka in 2026?

In 2026, Malaka ranks #16,763 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Malaka most popular?

Malaka reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #6,265 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Malaka a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Malaka is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Malaka?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Malaka include Charnese, Kiasha, Charlissa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Malaka

Malaka is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 142 births in the dataset. Malaka's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #6,265. Use the chart and map above to compare Malaka'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.