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Malak
GirlArabic· “angel”
- Meaning
- angel
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- MA-luhk
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,544
- US babies 2025
- 137
- Best rank
- #1,169 (2011)
- Peak year
- 2011
Meaning and origin of Malak
Malak is an Arabic name that means “angel”.
Malak is an Arabic word meaning "angel," related to the Hebrew malakh, "messenger." In Islamic belief, angels are beings of light who carry out God's will, and the same root appears in the name of the biblical prophet Malachi, "my messenger." As a given name, Malak is used across the Arab world and in many Muslim communities. Pronounced MA-luhk, it has a soft, gentle sound. Malak suits parents who want a name with a spiritual meaning that is short and easy to say. It pairs well with longer middle names.
Popularity over time
Malak first appears in US Social Security records in 1983. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,169 in 2011, the same year it reached its highest count of 210 babies. In 2025, 137 babies were named Malak, and it ranked #1,544 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #2,694 in 2000, #1,212 in 2010, and #1,544 in 2025. Of the 3,894 US girls named Malak since records began, 44% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 1,146 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Joslynn, Miyah, Somaya, Izzabella, and Alli.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Malak ranked highest in Michigan, Illinois, and Massachusetts.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | #626 | 13 |
| Illinois | #776 | 12 |
| Massachusetts | #847 | 6 |
| Ohio | #1007 | 9 |
| Virginia | #1007 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 93% of US babies named Malak over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Malak is usually pronounced MA-luhk, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with M and ends in “-ak”.
Middle names for Malak
A few middle names that flow with Malak: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Malak
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Malak mean?
Malak is an Arabic name that means “angel”.
What is the origin of the name Malak?
Malak has Arabic roots. Malak is an Arabic word meaning "angel," related to the Hebrew malakh, "messenger." In Islamic belief, angels are beings of light who carry out God's will, and the same root appears in the name of the biblical prophet Malachi, "my messenger." As a given name, Malak is used across the Arab world and in many Muslim communities.
Is Malak a popular name?
Not especially. Malak ranked #1,544 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Malak a boy or girl name?
Malak is mainly a girl's name. About 93% of US babies named Malak over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Malak?
Malak is usually pronounced MA-luhk. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings