Malka
2 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Hebrew / Jewish ◈ 2 syllables
"Queen, monarch, ruling figure."

From Hebrew / Jewish

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.

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Malka at a glance
MeaningQueen, monarch, ruling figure.
OriginHebrew / Jewish
GenderFemale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 2
US Rank (today)#1166
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Why parents love Malka
  • Malka IS the Hebrew word for queen.
  • The most direct queen-name in the language of the Torah.
  • Two syllables with a strong, regal sound: MAL-kah.
  • The Jewish heritage gives genuine spiritual depth.
  • The name carries royalty in its most ancient form.
The vibe of Malka
queenHebrewTorahJewishmost directroyalancientregalsovereign
Origin & history of Malka
Hebrew מלכה (malka, queen) Malka
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Hebrew / Jewish roots
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
How popular is Malka?
2024 peak 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 registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
262 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #986)
211 Avg. per year
(last decade)
2,110 Total registrations
last 10 years
6,255 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,166) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Malka
2
Life path number
The Peacemaker
Diplomacy, harmony and deep empathy.

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.

Most direct royalty
Hebrew-queen
Torah-language
Ancient-regal
Jewish-beloved
M4
A1
L3
K2
A1
Sum: 11 → Life path 2
Personality of Malka
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Peaceful
They bring calm to every room.
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Deeply loving
Their love runs deep and steady.
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Intuitive
They read people with extraordinary accuracy.
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Artistic soul
Beauty speaks to them powerfully.
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