Malak
Girl name · 28 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Malak: 28 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 7 births in 2020.
With origins in both Arabic and Hebrew, Malak means "angel" or "messenger" — a name of spiritual grace that has crossed cultures and centuries. Among notable bearers was Malak Hifni Nasif, an early Egyptian feminist writer and poet who championed women's education in the early 1900s. The name also appears in the Hebrew Bible as *mal’akh*, referring to divine messengers. While not historically common in Scotland, it has gained favour in recent decades as families embrace names with cross-cultural resonance. Variants include Malaka, Malika, and the masculine Malakhi, though Malak itself is used for all genders. Its gentle, celestial meaning continues to appeal to parents seeking a name that feels both timeless and meaningful.
Girl 7 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20207 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7803 babies
- Total births
- 28since 2004
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 20%vs prior 5y