The nameMalaïka
Malaïka is a girl's name of Swahili and Arabic origin.
- Girl's name
- Swahili
Meaning
In Swahili, malaika means "angel", from an Arabic word for angels.
Origin
Swahili, of Arabic origin.
History
In France it has risen in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Malaïka
Malaïka in France
763rdmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2021peak year (70 births)
880babies named Malaïka in France since 1900
Malaïka was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 350 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Malaïka. Its rise began around 1984, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Malaïka in France were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 58 births a year on average, against 46 in the five years before.
Malaïka in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Malaïka mean?
In Swahili, malaika means "angel", from an Arabic word for angels.
What is the origin of the name Malaïka?
Swahili, of Arabic origin.
Is Malaïka a girl's or a boy's name?
Malaïka is a girl's name.