Malaija: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: m-ahl-ah-eej-ah
Origin: UAE
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North Africa, Western Asia, Middle East
Meaning: Angel

Malaika is a beautiful and exotic name, meaning 'angel' in Swahili and Arabic. 'Malaika' is associated with African cultures, particularly Swahili, and has no documented connection to Native American cultures. The use of the name 'Malaija' is not well-documented; however, the names 'Malaiyah' and 'Malaika' have shown varying trends in popularity. It is important because it represents resilience, and connection to heritage.

Malaija Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Malaija is currently #29913 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Malaija is currently #17272 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Malaija is currently #14660 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Malaija is currently #8418 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names

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