How do you pronounce Malaika?

Malaika is pronounced mah-LIGH-kah.

What is the origin of Malaika?

Malaika is of Swahili origin, from Swahili/East African culture.

Girl name Swahili origin Multiple tradition

mah-LIGH-kah · 7 letters · 3 syllables

What it means

Angel.

Language

Swahili

Culture

Swahili/East African

Religion

Multiple

Style era

modern

Themes

virtue · celestial

2024 rank#2201

2024 births86

Peak year2006

First appeared1968

Total US births2,584

Source: US Social Security Administration national records, 1880-2024.

Common nicknames

Mala

Alternate spellings

Malayka

Names that pair well with Malaika for brothers and sisters.

Similar in sound, meaning, or feel.

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