Where does the name Malak come from?

Malak is a girl name of Arabic origin. Warning — homograph issue: Malek (ملك, "king") is a masculine Arabic name.

Is Malak a boy or a girl name?

Malak is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 93% of children given the name Malak are girls and 7% are boys.

How popular is the name Malak in 2023?

Malak ranks #1787 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2011 with 210 babies.

How do you pronounce Malak?

Malak is pronounced mah-LAK (2 syllables).

What are common spellings of Malak?

Malak is also written as Malaak, Melek.

A name from Arabic · Girl

Malak

مَلَاك

"Angel." A reference to the celestial beings charged with divine missions in the Qur'an.

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Popularity over time

A 40-year arc in numbers.

3,634 U.S. births recorded from 1983–2023.

Popularity · 1983–2023

128 births in 2023

1983 2003 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

M"Angel." A reference to the celestial beings charged with divine missions in the Qur'an.

Etymology, in one line

Arabic root: m-l-k — م-ل-ك, to rule, possess — angel-related

Regional variants

Warning — homograph issue: Malek (ملك, "king") is a masculine Arabic name. Make sure the spelling "Malak" (ملاك, "angel") is distinctive to avoid confusion.

Variants & spellings

2 ways to spell "Malak".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.

Malaak Most common Melek

Quick answers

People often ask about Malak.

What does the name Malak mean?: Malak means "Angel." A reference to the celestial beings charged with divine missions in the Qur'an.
Where does the name Malak come from?: Malak is a girl name of Arabic origin. Warning — homograph issue: Malek (ملك, "king") is a masculine Arabic name.
Is Malak a boy or a girl name?: Malak is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 93% of children given the name Malak are girls and 7% are boys.
How popular is the name Malak in 2023?: Malak ranks #1787 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2011 with 210 babies.
How do you pronounce Malak?: Malak is pronounced mah-LAK (2 syllables).
What are common spellings of Malak?: Malak is also written as Malaak, Melek.

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About this page

Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meaning and cultural context drawn from classical sources: Lisan al-Arab, Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Qur'an and Sunnah. If you spot an error, please let us know.