Malka: meaning of the Hebrew name
מַלְכָּה
Pronounced mahl-KAH
- Girl
- Hebrew
- #35 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Malka
Malka means queen, from melucha, royalty, and stands for nobility, majesty and honor. A traditional name used in Jewish communities for generations.
Malka in Hebrew
Malka is written מלכה in Hebrew (with vowel points: מַלְכָּה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- מMem
- לLamed
- כKaf
- הHe
Gematria value: 95 (Mem 40 + Lamed 30 + Kaf 20 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningqueen
- Pronunciationmahl-KAH
- Hebrewמלכה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Malka ranked #35 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (501 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #23, in 2023.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35 | 501 |
| 2023 | 23 | 584 |
| 2022 | 33 | 501 |
| 2021 | 37 | 452 |
| 2020 | 38 | 440 |
| 2019 | 32 | 477 |
| 2018 | 47 | 402 |
| 2017 | 42 | 418 |
| 2016 | 47 | 401 |
| 2015 | 47 | 383 |
| 2014 | 55 | 346 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Malka
What does the name Malka mean?
Malka means queen, from melucha, royalty, and stands for nobility, majesty and honor. A traditional name used in Jewish communities for generations.
How do you pronounce Malka?
Malka is pronounced mahl-KAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Malka in Hebrew?
Malka is written מלכה in Hebrew (with vowel points: מַלְכָּה).
How popular is the name Malka in Israel?
In 2024, Malka ranked #35 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (501 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #23, in 2023. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Malka?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling מלכה adds up to 95 (Mem 40 + Lamed 30 + Kaf 20 + He 5).
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