Malikah
mah-LEE-kah
Malikah is a girl’s name of Arabic origin, meaning “An Arabic name meaning 'queen' or 'owner'. It is the feminine form of Malik, signifying royalty and authority.”. It currently ranks #11721 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1979.
What Malikah Means
“An Arabic name meaning 'queen' or 'owner'. It is the feminine form of Malik, signifying royalty and authority.”
The Story of Malikah
She is destined for a throne, a name that carries the echoes of ancient queens and the undeniable aura of royalty.
Malikah, an Arabic name resonating with power and authority, means 'queen' or 'owner.' As the feminine counterpart to Malik, it signifies royalty and sovereignty, a title bestowed upon leaders and cherished figures throughout Islamic history, traveling across deserts and empires.
When you first speak 'Malikah,' feel the weight of a crown settling gently on your head. It's a name that commands presence, evoking images of strength and elegance. You'll write it on official documents with a sense of awe, knowing it heralds a child born to lead.
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Numerology
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#45 in 1979
Total Births
1,027
First Recorded
1968
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