How Many People Are Named Maleka?
Complete statistics for the name Maleka: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Maleka is a very rare female name, with only 388 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 851,533 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1980 with 23 births, but its usage has been slowly declining since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 traditionally represents introspection and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 36All 398 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1980Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Maleka Through the Generations
Over the decades, Maleka has maintained a steady presence among female names, though it has never reached widespread popularity. With 398 total births recorded since the beginning of tracking, the name has seen a peak year in 1980, where 23 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Maleka is 36, with a notable age distribution showing 26% under 30 and 74% aged 30-60. This indicates that while the name is still being given to newborns, it's also popular among parents naming their children later in life.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Maleka's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Maleka
How Many People Have the Name Maleka?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 388 people in the United States currently share the name Maleka. That works out to roughly 1 in every 851,533 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Maleka a Common or Rare Name?
Maleka is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Maleka Mean?
Maleka means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Maleka in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Maleka Most Popular?
The name Maleka reached peak popularity in 1980, with 23 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Maleka?
Approximately 388 people named Maleka live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 398. That works out to roughly 1 in 851,533 Americans.
Is Maleka a rare name?
Maleka is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 851,533 Americans has this name.
What does the name Maleka mean?
Maleka means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Maleka more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Maleka are male and 100% are female.
When was Maleka most popular?
Maleka peaked in 1980 with 23 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.