Malak
How to say it: MAH-lak · /ˈmɑlɑk/
Means 'angel' or 'messenger' in Arabic; related to Hebrew 'malakh' with the same meaning.
Malak was the 1,233rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 137 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 24% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,245 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,233 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 137 |
| Share of births | 1 in 24,199 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −24% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,245 |
| In France, 2025 | #370 among girls’ names, 130 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Arriving within recent decades, Malak found its high in the 2010s. It lingers close to that mark today while a small decline seems ahead.
What goes with it
Crisp at the end but soft overall, said MAH lak, Malak feels gentle and travels well. Amal belongs in the same set.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Malak is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English, French, Hebrew.
In France: #370 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Malak
- Malak Hifni Nasif (1886–1918)Egyptian Feminist
- Malak Mattar (born 1999)Palestinian artist-painter
- Malak al-Kashif (born 1999)Egyptian LGBT rights activist
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Arabic word for 'angel' (category term) — transparent word-name for Arabic speakers
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