How Many People Are Named Malka?
Complete statistics for the name Malka: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Malka, a very rare female name, is held by only 6,133 people in the US today, making up just 1 in 53,810 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with a whopping 72% of those named Malka being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents a powerful spiritual force, emphasizing intuition and insight.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 6,255 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Malka Through the Generations
Malka has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 262 births. The average age of people named Malka is 22, indicating its status as a newer-generation name. Of the 6,255 total births recorded, 4,489 are under 30, 1,540 are between 30 and 60, and 226 are over 60, showing a strong preference among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Malka's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Malka
How Many People Have the Name Malka?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 757 people in the United States currently share the name Malka. That works out to roughly 1 in every 437,846 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Malka a Common or Rare Name?
Malka 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 Malka Mean?
Malka means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Malka in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Malka Most Popular?
The name Malka reached peak popularity in 2024, with 262 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Malka?
Approximately 757 people named Malka live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 757. That works out to roughly 1 in 437,846 Americans.
Is Malka a rare name?
Malka is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 437,846 Americans has this name.
What does the name Malka mean?
Malka means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Malka more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Malka are male and 100% are female.
When was Malka most popular?
Malka peaked in 2024 with 262 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.