Malik Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Malik is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Malik?
Malik is spelled M-A-L-I-K. The name has 5 letters.
Malik at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Malik means “king” or “master” in Arabic.
- Origin
- Malik is commonly associated with Arabic origins where it signifies a ruler or king.
- Pronunciation
- MAL-ik · 2 syllables
Malik Popularity in 2025
Rank#437
Recorded Births724
- Boys usage fell 9 places to #437 and recorded 16 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Malik Mean?
Malik means “king” or “master” in Arabic.
Origin: Malik is commonly associated with Arabic origins where it signifies a ruler or king.
How Do You Pronounce Malik?
PronunciationMAL-ik
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Malik?
- History
- Malik has been used as a title and name in various Arabic-speaking cultures, often denoting leadership or authority.
Malik Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2007 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 724 | #437 |
| 2024 | Boys | 740 | #428 |
| 2023 | Boys | 835 | #383 |
| 2022 | Boys | 808 | #394 |
| 2021 | Boys | 810 | #392 |
| 2020 | Boys | 838 | #373 |
| 2019 | Boys | 886 | #363 |
| 2018 | Boys | 874 | #373 |
| 2017 | Boys | 869 | #378 |
| 2016 | Boys | 844 | #382 |
| 2015 | Boys | 862 | #375 |
| 2014 | Girls | 6 | #14,558 |
| 2014 | Boys | 842 | #372 |
| 2013 | Boys | 940 | #341 |
| 2012 | Girls | 5 | #16,869 |
| 2012 | Boys | 913 | #340 |
| 2011 | Girls | 7 | #13,347 |
| 2011 | Boys | 988 | #322 |
| 2010 | Girls | 9 | #11,246 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,192 | #283 |
| 2009 | Boys | 1,359 | #255 |
| 2008 | Boys | 1,218 | #280 |
| 2007 | Girls | 10 | #10,818 |
| 2007 | Boys | 1,255 | #273 |
When Was Malik Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1996 · Boys
4,026 recorded births
National rank #97
1997 · Boys
3,381 recorded births
National rank #111
1995 · Boys
2,707 recorded births
National rank #131
1998 · Boys
2,694 recorded births
National rank #138
Where Malik Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MD | #227 | 25 |
| MI | #248 | 41 |
| IL | #297 | 36 |
| MN | #304 | 20 |
| OH | #333 | 34 |
| FL | #348 | 56 |
| LA | #353 | 14 |
| AR | #353 | 9 |