Malik
How to say it: muh-LIK · /məˈlɪk/
From Arabic meaning 'king' or 'master'. A title of royalty and authority across the Arabic-speaking world.
Malik was the 367th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 724 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 10% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #400 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #367 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 724 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,679 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −10% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #400 |
| In France, 2025 | #165 among boys’ names, 260 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Usage concentrates in recent decades, with the strongest showing in the 1990s. Now well below that high, a further slip is expected.
What goes with it
Both soft and crisp, it carries a strong feel that travels easily and recalls royalty. Amir shares its style, while Mal offers a short form.
Nicknames
- Mal
Honouring a Malik in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Malik is about 1 in 154.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Turkish.
In France: #165 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #282.
Famous people named Malik
- Malik ibn Anas (711–795)Arab Islamic jurist, theologian and hadith traditionist
- Malik Tillman (born 2002)German-American soccer player
- Malik Harris (born 1997)German singer
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