Maleke is a name of African origin, specifically from West Africa. It is derived from the Hausa language and means "kindness" or "compassion". This name has been traditionally used among the Hausa people who are predominantly found in Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon, and other neighboring countries. Maleke is often chosen as a given name for its positive meaning and cultural significance. However, it can also be used as a surname due to its widespread use as a given name in the past. The name has gained international recognition and can now be found among various ethnic groups around the world.
The name Maleke experienced varying popularity over the given years, with peaks of 22 births in 1997 and 16 births in 2005, but a steady decline afterwards, reaching a low of 5 births in 2016. The total number of births named Maleke from 1994 to 2016 was 201.