Girl name · Arabic
Malak
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: an angelMalak is a girl's name that comes from Arabic and means "an angel". It is used in Arabic.
- Meaning
- An angel
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Girl
- Say it
- MA-lak
Meaning and origin of Malak
As a girl's name, Malak comes from Arabic and means "an angel". It is used in Arabic.
Say it MA-lak. In Arabic, say MAH-lak. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Malak on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Malak on 3 lists.
“An angel; Arabic. Say MA-lak”
From Angelic names, angelic names for girls
“Angel; sweet and simple.”
From Arabic names, arabic girl names
“Angel; Arabic. Say MAH-lak”
From Egyptian names, names at the top of Egypt's birth lists
How popular is Malak?
- US rank in 2025
- #1,544
- 137 babies, 85 per million girls
- Best rank
- #1,169 in 2011
- 210 babies that year
- Babies since 1983
- At least 3,894
- Years with under 5 are not listed
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| 1980s | 2 per million |
| 1990s | 14 per million |
| 2000s | 62 per million |
| 2010s | 97 per million |
| 2020s | 78 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,367 | #1,264 | #1,563 | #1,766 | #1,498 | #1,825 | #1,608 | #1,787 | #1,672 | #1,544 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Malak
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- MelekAngel (Arabic, girl)
Names spelled like Malak
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- MalarFlower (Tamil, girl)
- MilanGracious, dear; a short form of Slavic Mil- names (Slavic, unisex)
- MilaGracious, dear (Slavic, girl)
- MaiaGood mother (Greek, girl)
- MahaOryx (Arabic, girl)
- MalaikaAn angel (Swahili, girl)
- MalatiJasmine (Sanskrit, girl)
- MālieCalm, quiet, gentle (Hawaiian, girl)
- MalikaQueen (Arabic, girl)
Names with a similar meaning
- AngelaMessenger, angel (Greek, girl)
- AngelineAngel, messenger (Greek, girl)
- AingealAngel, messenger (Greek, girl)
- AngeAngel (Greek, unisex)
- ÁngelAngel, messenger (Greek, boy)
- AngèleAngel, messenger (Greek, girl)
- AngelinoLittle angel (Greek, boy)
- AngelitaLittle angel (Greek, girl)
- AngeloAngel, messenger (Greek, boy)
- AngelosAngel, messenger (Greek, boy)
Middle names for Malak
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a longer length, so the full name flows.
More girl names from Arabic
- AliyahVariant of Aaliyah, high, lofty, sublime (Arabic, girl)
- FatimaOne who abstains (Arabic, girl)
- LeilaNight, from Arabic layl (Arabic, girl)
- NoorLight, radiance (Arabic, unisex)
- SadafSeashell, mother-of-pearl (Arabic, girl)
- AaliyahFeminine form of Aali, high, lofty, sublime (Arabic, girl)
- AishaAlive, living (Arabic, girl)
- AmberAmber, golden fossil resin (Arabic, girl)
- AminaSafe, secure; also trustworthy, faithful (Arabic, girl)
- BushraGood news (Arabic, girl)
Malak: common questions
What does the name Malak mean?
Malak comes from Arabic and means "an angel".
Is Malak a boy or girl name?
Malak is mainly a girl's name. In 2025, 137 girls and 17 boys in the US were named Malak, according to Social Security Administration data.
Where does the name Malak come from?
Malak comes from Arabic and means "an angel". Today it is used in Arabic.
How do you pronounce Malak?
Say MA-lak. In Arabic, say MAH-lak. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Malak?
Malak ranked #1,544 in the US in 2025, with 137 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Malak?
Forms of Malak with the same meaning and origin include Melek (Turkish).
What middle names go with Malak?
Middle names that flow well with Malak include Belle, Briar, Celeste, Poppy and Primrose. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.