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Malik

male

Meaning

"King; Owner"

From Arabic roots meaning ruler or possessor, widely used across Muslim communities and increasingly adopted internationally.

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Popularity History of Malik

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#429Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

Pick any SSA release year to inspect that year's national ranking and how it changed from the year before.

Selected Year Rank
#429

Malik was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-46

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Malik Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Malik.

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“Truly Brave”

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Baby Name Lists That Include Malik

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Malik, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

19 linked lists

Quick Facts

OriginArabic
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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