Malaikah
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Malaikah: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2006.
Malaikah is a feminine name of Arabic origin, derived from 'malak' meaning "angel," and also appears in Swahili with the same celestial meaning. It gained modern resonance through the Swahili folk song "Malaika," popularised by artists such as Miriam Makeba, which laments a dowry too small to marry one’s beloved “angel.” While no prominent historical figure bears the exact spelling Malaikah, the root name Malaika has been used by figures like Kenyan singer Malaika. The name shares its etymological heritage with the Arabic 'Malak' and thus connects to the broader Islamic cultural tradition of naming after divine messengers. A notable variant is Malika, also meaning "queen" in Arabic and Swahili, offering a regal alternative. In Scotland, Malaikah remains a rare but growing choice, reflecting the country's increasing multicultural influences.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20063 babies
- Latest (2006)
- #7223 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2006
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y