Angel
Derived from the Arabic word for angel, this name is widely used across East Africa in Swahili-speaking communities. It carries a spiritual and celestial connotation, often chosen to represent a divine messenger or a child seen as a blessing.
About 78 girls were named Malaika in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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The same feel as Malaika — far less common.
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