Malka

Girl's name

Malka is a Hebrew name meaning "queen." It is derived from the Hebrew word "melek," which means "king."

Meaning Queen
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 262
Peak year 2024

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Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Malka Marom - Canadian singer-songwriter and author.
  • Malka Piltz - Israeli actress known for "The Policeman."
  • Malka Leifer - Former Australian school principal accused of abuse.
  • Malka Penn - American children's book author and illustrator.
  • Malka Moma - Bulgarian folk singer and songwriter.
  • Malka Ribowska - Polish Holocaust survivor and author.
  • Malka Drucker - American rabbi and author of children's books.
  • Malka Zimetbaum - Jewish resistance fighter during World War II.
  • Malka Maxwell - British actress known for "The Bill."
  • Malka Kornblit - Israeli artist and sculptor.

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Brothers for Malka

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Name Variants

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