Malik
Malik first appears in US records in 1949. It peaked in 1996, when 4,026 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 724.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Malik popular?
Declining Malik is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1996 peak.
| 2020s | 4,755 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9,210 | |
| 2000s | 14,766 | |
| 1990s | 17,951 | |
| 1980s | 1,427 | |
| 1970s | 1,348 | |
| 1960s | 139 | |
| 1950s | 6 | |
| 1940s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Malik mean?
Arabic 'malik' means 'king', from the Semitic root m-l-k ('to rule, to be king'). Al-Malik ('The King') is one of the names of God in Islam. Cognate with Hebrew 'melech'.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Malik mean?
Malik means king. Arabic 'malik' means 'king', from the Semitic root m-l-k ('to rule, to be king'). Al-Malik ('The King') is one of the names of God in Islam. Cognate with Hebrew 'melech'.
What is the origin of the name Malik?
Malik is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Malik?
Malik is pronounced “MAH-lik.”
Is Malik a boy or a girl name?
Malik is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Malik a popular name right now?
Malik is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1996 peak.
How popular is the name Malik?
In 2025, Malik ranked #437 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Malik most popular?
Malik was most popular in 1996, when about 4,026 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Malik?
Names similar to Malik include Amir, Omar, Jamal, Ali, Ibrahim.
What names go well with Malik?
arabic names that pair well with Malik include Adam, Layla, Aaliyah, Amir, Omar.