Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Malkia since 1971
Babies named Malkia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 123 |
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 37 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 43 |
| 2020s | 25 |
Meaning & origin
Malkia is a Hebrew name meaning 'queen,' first recorded in the U.S. in 1971. While it has never been widespread, it reached its highest usage in 1975, with later years showing a stable trajectory. It remains a rare choice compared to the more common Malka, yet its royal meaning gives it a distinctive appeal. The name is used among Jewish families and those drawn to names with biblical roots.
Malkia is a Hebrew female name derived from the word 'malkah,' meaning 'queen.' It is related to the name Malka, which also carries the same regal meaning. In Jewish tradition, the name has been used as a title for the Sabbath bride and as a poetic epithet for Jerusalem. While not extremely common in the Hebrew Bible, it appears as a personal name in post-biblical texts.
“Malkia” around the world
Where Malkia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Malki, Kia
Sibling names for Malkia
Names that share Malkia's style, for a brother or sister.
