Malikah, of Arabic origin, signifies 'king' or 'queen'. It's a unisex name but is more commonly used for females. The name Malikah gained popularity in the West during the late 20th century, likely influenced by its use in Middle Eastern literature and culture.
The name Malikah experienced varied popularity over the years, with peaks in 2006 and 2008, but has generally been less common since 2013.