Angel or messenger
Derived from the Arabic root m-l-k, this name is the feminine form of Malak. It signifies a heavenly messenger or angel in Islamic tradition and is used across the Middle East and North Africa. While rare in the United States, it carries a deeply spiritual and ethereal connotation.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Malaka in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
