Skip to main content
 
Namesake

A name chosen, not stumbled upon.

Explore
  • All Names
  • Celtic Names
  • Norse Names
  • Rising Names
  • Gender-Neutral Names
More lists
  • Name Collections
  • Hebrew & Biblical
  • Nature Names
  • Literary Names
  • Rare & Beautiful
  • Classic Names
Guides
  • How to Choose a Name
  • Baby Name Checklist
  • Partner Disagreement
  • Popularity Data
  • Pronunciation Test

Made with love for growing families.

PrivacyTermsContactOur storyHow it works

© 2026 Namesake · namesake.baby

Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Malak — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Malajah|Malakai
Arabic◈ Unisex · 58% boy · 42% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Malak

◈

mah-LAHK · 2 syllables

Share Malak:
Compare with another name
Girl
#1665
↑↑ Surging
Girl
#1665
Popularity score: 25
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#1498 in 2020
5yr
+122 ranks
Velocity
+122
Birth frequency
3.4 per 100,000 births
Boy
#5348
Popularity score: 13
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#5348 in 2024
5yr
+1038 ranks
Velocity
+1038
Birth frequency
5.0 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #5348 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Arabic boy names
Malak

Popularity score: 13  ·  SSA Rank: #5348

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1665 · Falling since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Arabic girl names
Malak

Popularity score: 25  ·  SSA Rank: #1665

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+122 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
11 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Malak is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
70
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ArabicHebrewReligiousUnisex2-syllableSpiritualModernMeaningfulMiddle Eastern
Character
divine messengercelestial graceprotective strengthspiritual wisdom
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Malaks

expressiveversatileartisticathleticdetermined
STRONG
High confidence

Malak is an Arabic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1665 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +122 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#5348 · very rare
Malak at a Glance
Meaning:Angel or messenger in Arabic; king or royal in Hebrew. A name with spiritual significance across multiple Abrahamic traditions.
Language root:Arabic · Hebrew
Peak rank:#1498 in 2020
5yr change:+122 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #1665 · Boy #5348
Notable bearers
Malak Mega
Egyptian footballer
Malak Tawfiq
Egyptian actor
Malak El Masri
Egyptian actress and singer
Similar Sound
MalikMalekMalachiMalachyMilan◈Milo◈
Similar Style
AmirKarimLeifSoren◈Ezra◈Noah
Works well with
Noor◈ZaraAriaKai◈Ezra◈Sage◈LeviIris
You Might Also Like
Layla
Arabic · #37
→ Stable
Aaliyah
Arabic · #93
→ Stable
Amira
Arabic · #136
→ Stable
Zara
Arabic · #234
→ Stable
Leila
Arabic · #268
→ Stable
Amina
Arabic · #307
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Malak illustration
Name Intelligence
Malak · Overview
Summary

Malak is an Arabic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1665 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Malak scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 122 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
58% boy · 42% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Religious · Meaningful · Modern character
Malak carries a soft, warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Malak is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
malak.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
Explore

Add to watchlists or your list with + Save next to the name above.

Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
Namesake
Name WizardName CollectionsAll NamesName CascadeBaby ShowerMy Name List

Still deciding?

Every naming product helps you find names. Namesake is the only one built to help you choose one.

Score what matters to you. Run names head-to-head. Arrive at the one name you can both explain and defend.

Start the Name Wizard →