Malikaih
A feminine Arabic name meaning "queen" or "sovereign ruler".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Malikaih. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Malikaih today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Malikaih births was 2012 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Malikaih. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Malikaih. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2012
5 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2012 SSA rank
#13,487
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Malikaih: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Malikaih by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Malikaih during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Malikaih
The name Malikaih has its origins in the Arabic language and is rooted in the Islamic faith. It is derived from the Arabic word "malik," which means "king" or "sovereign." The suffix "-aih" is believed to be a variation of the Arabic feminine suffix "-ah," suggesting that the name may originally have been intended for females.
Malikaih is a relatively uncommon name, with limited historical references or records. However, it is believed to have been used in various regions of the Middle East and North Africa, where Arabic culture and Islamic traditions have had a significant influence.
One of the earliest known mentions of the name Malikaih can be traced back to the 12th century. In a collection of Arabic poetry from that era, a poet named Ibn al-Muqri' dedicated a verse to a woman named Malikaih, describing her as a "queen among women."
Historically, the name Malikaih has been associated with a handful of notable individuals. In the 14th century, a female scholar and writer from the city of Damascus, Syria, was known as Malikaih al-Dimashqiyah. She was renowned for her contributions to Arabic literature and her expertise in Islamic jurisprudence.
Another prominent figure with the name Malikaih was a 16th-century Ottoman princess from the imperial palace in Istanbul. Her full name was Malikaih Sultan, and she was the daughter of Sultan Selim II. Although little is known about her life, her name has been recorded in Ottoman historical records.
In the 19th century, a Persian poet and mystic known as Malikaih Kirmani gained recognition for his spiritual writings and his exploration of Sufi traditions. He was born in 1835 in the city of Kerman, Iran, and passed away in 1907.
A more contemporary figure with the name Malikaih was Malikaih Gulam, a Pakistani politician and women's rights activist who served as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan in the early 2000s. She was born in 1955 and was recognized for her efforts in promoting gender equality and empowering women in her country.
Despite its relative rarity, the name Malikaih continues to be used in various parts of the world, particularly among Arabic-speaking communities and those influenced by Islamic culture. Its meaning and connection to royalty and sovereignty have contributed to its enduring appeal as a unique and meaningful name choice.
People
Malikaih + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Malikaih as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Malikaih: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Malikaih?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Malikaih going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Malikaih a common name?
We classify Malikaih as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Malikaih most popular?
The single biggest year for Malikaih was 2012, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Malikaih is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Malikaih in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Malikaih a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Malikaih in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Malikaih still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Malikaih in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Malikaih can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Malikaih?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.