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Malaika

mah-LIE-kah

Malaika is a girl’s name of African origin, meaning “Malaika is a Swahili name meaning 'angel'. It represents purity, beauty, and divinity.”. It currently ranks #2201 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2006.

Letters7
Syllables3
OriginAfrican

What Malaika Means

Malaika is a Swahili name meaning 'angel'. It represents purity, beauty, and divinity.

The Story of Malaika

From the vast plains of East Africa, a word meaning 'angel' has traveled across oceans to find its way to your doorstep, a celestial whisper.

Malaika is a Swahili name, a direct translation of 'angel.' Its roots lie in East Africa, where its graceful sound and pure meaning have been cherished for generations. The name evokes images of purity, divine presence, and gentle guidance. It has traveled through oral traditions and into modern usage, carrying its celestial connotation across cultures.

Whispering 'Malaika' feels like invoking a soft blessing, a protective embrace. It is the sound of gentle wings in the quiet of your nursery, the embodiment of pure, unconditional love you already feel for your daughter. You imagine writing it on her birth announcement, a name that promises kindness and grace.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Personality Traits

KindGentleLovingCompassionate

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Peak Year

#86 in 2006

Total Births

2,584

First Recorded

1968

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