Malaika is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #983 in 2025 with 35 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 170 births ranking #256. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 775.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 7,237 girls born was named Malaika. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.