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

Mallak is primarily a girl's name.

When was Mallak most popular?

Mallak reached its peak popularity in 2004 with 8 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Mallak?

Mallak is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 31 babies in the U.S. since 2001. Its peak was in 2004.

Mallak

An uncommon Arabic pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's nameArabicNot ranked recently

Rare name

Meaning & Origin

Mallak is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, from malak, meaning 'angel' or 'messenger.' Angels in the Abrahamic traditions are beings of pure light and divine purpose, and naming a child Mallak is an act of profound hope and blessing.

Used across the Arab world and Muslim communities globally, Mallak carries an ethereal quality — a name that evokes protection, grace, and the quiet beauty of something that exists between the human and the divine.

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Popularity Over Time

Mallak has 5+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2001.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Mallak
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	13	#15051	▼
2000s	18	#16125	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(5 years, 2001–2014)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Mallak
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2014	6	#15838	-1 (-14.3%)
2011	7	#14264	+2 (40.0%)
2009	5	#19113	-3 (-37.5%)
2004	8	#12323	+3 (60.0%)
2001	5	#16938	—

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

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2001–2014) · Methodology