UK girl's name
Malyka
A feminine Arabic name meaning "little queen" or "princess".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Malyka is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Malyka popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5742, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 9 births.
This profile covers 40 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2003 to 2013. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 40 living people in the UK are called Malyka. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Malyka ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 9 girls were registered as Malyka.
- • About 40 living people in the UK are estimated to have Malyka as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5742
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
9 births
Estimated living
40
2026
Meaning
What does Malyka mean?
The name Malyka has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "malik," which means "king" or "ruler." The name can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the time of the Islamic Golden Age.
In ancient Arabic texts, the name Malyka was often associated with royalty and nobility. It was a popular name among the ruling classes and was seen as a symbol of strength, power, and authority. The earliest recorded use of the name can be found in historical records from the Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Malyka was Malyka bint Al-Muhallab, a prominent military leader and governor who lived in the 8th century AD. She was known for her bravery and leadership skills, and played a significant role in the expansion of the Abbasid Caliphate.
Another notable figure with the name Malyka was Malyka al-Salihiyya, a 13th-century Mamluk princess and patron of arts and architecture. She was responsible for the construction of several mosques and madrasas (religious schools) in Cairo, Egypt, which still stand today as testament to her patronage.
In the realm of literature, the name Malyka appears in the famous Arabic epic poem "One Thousand and One Nights," also known as "The Arabian Nights." One of the tales features a character named Malyka, who is described as a beautiful and intelligent princess.
Moving forward in history, Malyka Al-Sabah was a 20th-century Kuwaiti royal and philanthropist, born in 1924 and died in 2005. She was known for her charitable work and dedication to improving the lives of underprivileged children in Kuwait.
Another notable figure was Malyka Kammoun, a Tunisian politician and women's rights activist born in 1933. She played a significant role in promoting gender equality and advocating for women's rights in Tunisia during the latter half of the 20th century.
Throughout its long history, the name Malyka has maintained its association with strength, nobility, and leadership, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Arabic world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Malyka over time
The chart below shows babies named Malyka registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Malyka, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2013, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Malyka by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Malyka was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5742 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #2671 | 37 | 5 |
Related
Names similar to Malyka
- Megan 70,884
- Mia 67,204
- Molly 47,734
- Millie 44,390
- Maisie 32,671
- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Malyka: questions and answers
How popular is the name Malyka in the UK right now?
In 2013, Malyka was ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Malyka most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 9 babies registered as Malyka in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Malyka?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "little queen" or "princess".
How many people are called Malyka in the UK?
A total of 40 babies have been registered as Malyka across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.