Baby name
Malaïka
/məˈleɪkə/
Meaning
“Angel; purity, goodness, divine protection”
Derived from the Arabic word for 'angel', signifying purity, goodness, and divine protection.
How it ages.
Malaïka remains recognizable even as it is chosen less often than before.
The cultural moment.
Malaïka has become moderately less common in France in recent years, while remaining an established choice.