Malka
Every Malka since 1946 — 6,505 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Malka
Malka is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,011 in 2025 with 248 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1946, 6,505 American babies have been named Malka. Its peak came in 2024, when 264 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Malka stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Malka year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 248 | #1,011 | — | — |
| 2024 | 264 | #986 | — | — |
| 2023 | 237 | #1,058 | — | — |
| 2022 | 227 | #1,102 | — | — |
| 2021 | 220 | #1,124 | — | — |
| 2020 | 183 | #1,244 | — | — |
| 2019 | 181 | #1,282 | — | — |
| 2018 | 186 | #1,249 | — | — |
| 2017 | 212 | #1,162 | — | — |
| 2016 | 222 | #1,141 | — | — |
| 2015 | 180 | #1,324 | — | — |
| 2014 | 177 | #1,338 | — | — |
| 2013 | 171 | #1,367 | — | — |
| 2012 | 131 | #1,644 | 5 | #13,490 |
| 2011 | 156 | #1,450 | — | — |
| 2010 | 139 | #1,580 | — | — |
| 2009 | 169 | #1,401 | — | — |
| 2008 | 125 | #1,767 | — | — |
| 2007 | 161 | #1,458 | — | — |
| 2006 | 124 | #1,698 | — | — |
| 2005 | 152 | #1,411 | — | — |
| 2004 | 123 | #1,598 | — | — |
| 2003 | 116 | #1,664 | — | — |
| 2002 | 98 | #1,837 | — | — |
| 2001 | 119 | #1,570 | — | — |
| 2000 | 112 | #1,583 | — | — |
| 1995 | 78 | #1,830 | — | — |
| 1990 | 78 | #1,840 | — | — |
| 1985 | 53 | #2,034 | — | — |
| 1980 | 49 | #2,113 | — | — |
| 1975 | 34 | #2,390 | — | — |
| 1970 | 26 | #2,746 | — | — |
| 1965 | 12 | #3,859 | — | — |
| 1960 | 26 | #2,344 | — | — |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,378 | — | — |
| 1950 | 11 | #3,349 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Malka in 2025?
Malka ranked #1,011 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 248 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Malka?
6,505 babies have been named Malka in the United States since 1946, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Malka most popular?
Malka peaked in 2024, when 264 newborns received the name.
Is Malka a boy or girl name?
Malka is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Malka rising or falling?
Malka is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.