Malinka was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Birkfelde.
The place is now called Malinka and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mallinken | German Empire | Lötzen | 1930 |
| Birkfelde | German Empire | Lötzen | 1939 |
| Malinka | Under Polish administration | Giżycko | 1945 |
| Malinka | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |