Feminine dossier · first seen 1966
Malika
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1996
Peak births
183
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Millennial
Quick answers about Malika
How many people are named Malika?
An estimated 4,799 living Americans are named Malika.
How rare is Malika?
Malika is uncommon among babies today, with 64 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 65% from its 1996 peak.
How old is the typical Malika?
The median age of a living American named Malika is approximately 30 years, with most bearers falling between 17 and 41 years old.
Is Malika still popular?
Yes. Malika is holding steady, with 64 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Malika most common?
Malika has its strongest geographic signal in New Jersey, where it appears 5.2× more often than the national baseline.
1966Peak 19962025
Peak year
1996
Decline from peak
65%
2025
64
All-time
4,967