Is Malak a boy's or girl's name?

Malak is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 272 recorded births.

When was Malak most popular?

Malak reached its peak popularity in 2011 with 210 births that year. It is currently ranked #1665 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Malak?

Malak is currently ranked #1665 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 3,757 babies since 1983.

Malak

An uncommon Arabic pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysArabicDeclining

#1665▲ 122in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname from Czech.

Malak is a girl's and boy's baby name of Arabic origin, meaning 'angel' or 'messenger.' In Arabic, malak (ملك) refers to a celestial being, and the name is used across Muslim communities as an expression of grace and divine beauty.

Malak is particularly popular in Egypt and across the Arab world, and has been rising in U.S. usage among Muslim families. Nearly 3,800 births are recorded in U.S. data. It's a name that carries softness and spiritual luminosity in equal measure.

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Popularity Over Time

Malak was #1559 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1665, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Malak
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	623	#1676	▼
2010s	1,706	#1382	▲
2000s	1,146	#1865	▲
1990s	255	#4803	▲
1980s	27	#11412	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(40 years, 1983–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Malak
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	123	#1665	+9 (7.9%)
2023	114	#1787	-18 (-13.6%)
2022	132	#1607	+21 (18.9%)
2021	111	#1825	-32 (-22.4%)
2020	143	#1498	+27 (23.3%)
2019	116	#1765	-23 (-16.5%)
2018	139	#1560	-48 (-25.7%)
2017	187	#1264	+14 (8.1%)
2016	173	#1367	-9 (-4.9%)
2015	182	#1310	+14 (8.3%)
2014	168	#1380	-1 (-0.6%)
2013	169	#1378	+7 (4.3%)
2012	162	#1414	-48 (-22.9%)
2011	210	#1168	+10 (5.0%)
2010	200	#1212	+9 (4.7%)
2009	191	#1278	+40 (26.5%)
2008	151	#1536	+17 (12.7%)
2007	134	#1660	-2 (-1.5%)
2006	136	#1586	+11 (8.8%)
2005	125	#1622	-2 (-1.6%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Malak as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Malak has also been given to 272 boys in the U.S. since 1995.

#5348

Current rank

272

Total births

2017

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Malak be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Malak is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #1665. As a boy's name, it ranks #5348.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1983–2024) · Methodology