Total births
403
Girls' name · since 1970
Maleka
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 403 babies named Maleka, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 403
- total births
- 1970–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
403 girls have been named Maleka since 1970, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Maleka recorded 403 times among girls since 1970, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2025.
- 403 total births
- 1970–2025 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
403 girls have been named Maleka since 1970, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2025.
- 403
- total births
- 1970–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Maleka was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
23 babies were named Maleka in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Maleka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Maleka's full recorded timeline at 1991, 48% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 52% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1970, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1980 peak of 23 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Maleka at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Maleka popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2025
- Peak year (1980)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Maleka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Maleka's strongest decade.
133 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Maleka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
91 births
- 1980s
1980s
106 births
- 1990s
1990s
133 births
- 2000s 43
2000s
43 births
- 2010s 18
2010s
18 births
- 2020s 12
2020s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 133 births (33% of all-time use).
Maleka by state
Where Maleka concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 6 | 1.5% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 1.2% |
New York share of Maleka's total US births 1.5%
Even split
6 of 403 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Maleka? ▼
Since 1970, Social Security records show 403 babies named Maleka. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 1980, with 23 births.
When was Maleka most popular? ▼
Maleka was most popular in the 1990s decade with 133 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Maleka most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Maleka are New York (6 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Maleka been used? ▼
Records for Maleka go back to 1970, giving 56 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Maleka? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mallory, Malia, Malinda, Maliyah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Maleka's data
- Maleka's decade-level peak was the 1990s (133 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Malekas (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Maleka
Nearby Names Like Maleka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Maleka
Mallory Girl
#412 59,044 births
Malia Girl
#328 31,606 births
Malinda Girl
#2857 21,464 births
Maliyah Girl
#589 15,359 births
Malaysia Girl
#855 11,031 births
Compare Maleka side by side: Maleka vs Mallory Maleka vs Malia Maleka vs Malinda
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1970–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Maleka: Baby Name Since 1970 - 403 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/maleka. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Maleka draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.