Will my child share the name Malikah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Malikah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Malikah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Malikah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Malikah is declining: down 2,825 places since 2020, to #4,867 in 2025. It peaked at #788 in 2004.

Is Malikah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Malikah 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 Malikah a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Malikah

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Malikah is a distinctive choice, ranked #4867 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Malikah in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Malikah

Malikah has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 974 places in five years. It was most popular in 2004 at #788 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1998.

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