Malica
muh-LEE-kuh
Malica is a girl’s name of African origin, meaning “A name with potential origins in African cultures, possibly meaning 'queen' or 'leader'. It is a strong and elegant choice.”, and peaked in popularity in 1994.
What Malica Means
“A name with potential origins in African cultures, possibly meaning 'queen' or 'leader'. It is a strong and elegant choice.”
The Story of Malica
A regal name from Africa, carrying the powerful resonance of queens and leaders.
Malica is a name with a strong African lineage, often associated with leadership and authority. It carries a dignified presence, evoking images of respected figures and confident personalities. Its recorded use dates back to at least 1994.
This name speaks to the queen you already sense within your daughter, a child destined for confidence and independent spirit. Malica resonates with a powerful charisma that draws others in, a natural leader.
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The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#5 in 1994
Total Births
10
First Recorded
1994
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