Will my child share the name Malayeka with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Malayeka per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Malayeka in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Malayeka becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Malayeka is declining: down 1,677 places since 2009, to #4,003 in 2014. It peaked at #1,374 in 2011.

Is Malayeka a good choice for a distinctive name?

Malayeka is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Malayeka a popular baby name in the United States?

Malayeka does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Malayeka

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Malayeka is a distinctive choice, ranked #4003 in 2014. Your child is likely to be the only Malayeka in their class.

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UK Rank 2014

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About the Name Malayeka

Malayeka has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2614 places in five years. It was most popular in 2011 at #1374 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2004.

Malayeka is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Malayeka in their class.