Malka means queen — from the Hebrew, the most direct Hebrew word for queen. In Jewish tradition, Malka is one of the most beloved names. The name IS the word for queen in the language of the Torah. Five letters of the most direct queen-word in the most ancient royal language.
Malka comes from the Hebrew meaning queen — the most direct Hebrew word for queen. In Jewish tradition, it is one of the most beloved and regal names.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Traditional Hebrew.
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Today
Malka remains a beloved choice, ranking #1166 in the US. 6,255 babies have been named Malka since 1946.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Jewish tradition, SSA data
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How popular is Malka?
2024peak year
Today, Malka is rarely chosen — ranked well outside the top 1,000 (around #1166), with only about 211 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2024, 262 babies were given the name (ranked #986 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2010s. Malka's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 6,255 babies have been registered as Malka since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Malka's Life Path 8 is the achiever's number — queen-level achievement. People named Malka tend to be regal, ancient, and gifted at being the most direct word for royalty.
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