Meaning and history
Malka is a Hebrew and Yiddish feminine name meaning “queen.” It is the feminine counterpart of Hebrew melekh, “king,” and has long been used in Jewish communities. The name may express dignity without implying actual royal descent. Notable bearers include American rabbi and author Malka Drucker and Canadian writer and musician Malka Marom. Malkah is a transliteration that more explicitly represents the final Hebrew consonant, while Malki can be an affectionate form.
20062006: 124 births, rank #1,691
2007: 161 births, rank #1,453
2008: 125 births, rank #1,762
2009: 169 births, rank #1,398
2010: 139 births, rank #1,574
20112011: 156 births, rank #1,446
2012: 131 births, rank #1,639
2013: 171 births, rank #1,362
2014: 177 births, rank #1,333
2015: 180 births, rank #1,317
20162016: 222 births, rank #1,140
2017: 212 births, rank #1,160
2018: 186 births, rank #1,249
2019: 181 births, rank #1,280
2020: 183 births, rank #1,241
20212021: 220 births, rank #1,122
2022: 227 births, rank #1,098
2023: 237 births, rank #1,055
2024: 264 births, rank #984
20252025: 248 births, rank #1,008
In 2025, 248 babies were recorded with the name Malka, ranking #1,008 among girls.