Malaak
Every Malaak since 1992 — 326 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Malaak
Malaak is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,690 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 326 American babies have been named Malaak. Its peak came in 2010, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Malaak stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Malaak year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,690 |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,987 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,848 |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,145 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,785 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,747 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,920 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,289 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,275 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,836 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,482 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,581 |
| 2013 | 11 | #9,998 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,775 |
| 2011 | 11 | #10,159 |
| 2010 | 24 | #5,728 |
| 2009 | 19 | #6,975 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,386 |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,349 |
| 2006 | 15 | #8,097 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,929 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,650 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,306 |
| 2002 | 14 | #7,675 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,823 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,600 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,830 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Malaak in 2025?
Malaak ranked #12,690 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Malaak?
326 babies have been named Malaak in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Malaak most popular?
Malaak peaked in 2010, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Malaak a boy or girl name?
Malaak is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Malaak rising or falling?
Malaak is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.