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1995

First Year

2024

Last Year

2015

Peak Year

#7491

Peak Rank

90

Total Count

13

Years Active

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## The Story of Maleko

Maleko first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1995, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 10 Malekos were born — ranking #7,491 that year. As of 2026, Maleko ranks #8,947 for baby boys with 8 births, gradually rising (+15%). In total, more than 90 Malekos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Maleko

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

* [Malaika](/malaika)
* [Malika](/malika)
* Malaco
* [Malik](/malik)
* Malaga
* [Malic](/malic)
* [Malak](/malak)
* Malacca
* [Malka](/malka)
* [Malick](/malick)
* Molokai
* [Milica](/milica)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Maleko

What does the name Maleko mean?

Maleko is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1995\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Maleko in 2026?

In 2026, Maleko ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Maleko most popular?

Maleko reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking #7,491 that year with 10 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Maleko most popular?

Maleko has historically been most popular in Hawaii. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Maleko.

Is Maleko a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Maleko?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Maleko include Tice, Ananda, Osric. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👦TicePeak #7491](/tice)[👦AnandaPeak #7491](/ananda)[👦OsricPeak #7491](/osric)[👦AlxanderPeak #7491](/alxander)[👦ElijahjamesPeak #7491](/elijahjames)[👦BrantsonPeak #7491](/brantson)[👦HarithPeak #7491](/harith)[👦TavariPeak #7491](/tavari)

## About the name Maleko 

Maleko is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1995 and has accumulated 90 births in the dataset. Maleko's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #7,491\. Use the chart and map above to compare Maleko's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2015 → ](/year/2015)
* [ Names of the 2010s → ](/decade/2010s)
* [ Names starting with "M" → ](/letter/m)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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.