Malik
Gender: Boy
Meaning: King, master, owner
Origin: Arabic
Popularity: Ranked #437 in 2025 with 724 babies born.
History: Malik is an Arabic name meaning king or master and is one of the 99 names of Allah in Islam. It is widely used across the Arab world and among Muslim communities globally. In the United States it has been popular particularly in African-American communities since the 1970s as part of a broader embrace of Arabic and African names.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Malik? About 1 in 4,597 babies born in 2025 were named Malik, or roughly 2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Malik
What does the name Malik mean?
Malik means “King, master, owner” from Arabic roots.
What is the origin of the name Malik?
Malik has Arabic origin. The traditional meaning is “King, master, owner”.
How popular is Malik?
Malik ranked #437 in 2025 — given to 724 babies that year.
When was Malik most popular?
Malik peaked in 1996 with 4,026 babies registered that year.
Is Malik a boy or girl name?
Malik is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Maliks in registered births are male.
Is the name Malik rising or falling in popularity?
Malik has fallen 64 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #373 in 2020 to #437 in 2025.
How long has Malik been recorded?
Malik appears in birth records across 64 years — from 1949 through 2025.