What is the origin of the name Malikah?

Malikah is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Malikah?

Malikah is currently ranked #11721 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Malikah?

Malikah is pronounced mah-LEE-kah.

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GirlArabic

Malikah

mah-LEE-kah

Popularity

#11721

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

1,027

Peak Year

#45 in 1979

First Recorded

1968

Style

Royal & Regal, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An Arabic name meaning 'queen' or 'owner'. It is the feminine form of Malik, signifying royalty and authority.

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Mali Lika

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Mali Lika

Spelling Variations

Malika Maleeka

Similar Names

Queen Regina Jamila Amira

Personality Traits

RegalEmpoweredAuthoritativeElegant

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