Malka
How to say it: MAHL-kuh · /ˈmɑlkə/
Hebrew name meaning 'queen'.
Malka was the 889th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 248 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 37% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #767 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #889 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 248 |
| Share of births | 1 in 13,368 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +37% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #767 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Malka sits at its peak in the 2020s on a steady climb. Continued ascent seems expected going forward.
What goes with it
Rounded and crisp together with royal associations, Malka sounds distinctive. Rivka matches in style.
Nicknames
- Mal
- Mally
Honouring a Malka in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Malka is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
Famous people named Malka
- Malka Locker (1887–1990)Israeli poet, translator, literary theorist
- Malka Lee (1904–1976)American writer
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