Declining since 2009, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Malaak since 1992
Babies named Malaak per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 122 |
| 2010s | 126 |
| 2020s | 56 |
Meaning & origin
Malaak is a rare Arabic name meaning 'angels,' first recorded in U.S. data in 1992. It peaked in popularity in 2010, but its usage has been declining since 2009. In 2025, it ranked 11,932 and was given to about 1 in every 229,610 girls. The name remains uncommon nationwide and has not been associated with any particular state or region in official records. Its religious resonance in Islam, where angels (malaa'ikah) are significant figures, gives it spiritual depth. Many parents drawn to Malaak also consider names like Aaliyah, Layla, Amir, and Zayn, reflecting a broader appreciation for Arabic names in the modern era.
Malaak is the Arabic plural of malak, meaning 'angel.' The singular malak appears in the Quran to refer to divine messengers, making the name deeply rooted in Islamic tradition. While the singular form Malak is more common across the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim families, the plural Malaak has gained occasional use as a given name, especially in the United States since the 1990s. It is borne almost exclusively by girls.
Sibling names for Malaak
Names that share Malaak's style, for a brother or sister.
