Malique
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Industrious, striving, hardworking
Origin: Germanic
Popularity: Ranked #7492 in 2025 with 11 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Maliq, meaning industrious, striving, hardworking.
Similar names: maliq, malibu, maliek
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Malique? About 1 in 302,591 babies born in 2025 were named Malique, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Malique
What does the name Malique mean?
Malique means “Industrious, striving, hardworking” from Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Malique?
Malique has Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Industrious, striving, hardworking”.
How popular is Malique?
Malique ranked #7194 in 2025 — given to 11 babies that year.
When was Malique most popular?
Malique peaked in 1998 with 133 babies registered that year.
Is Malique a boy or girl name?
Malique is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Maliques in registered births are male.
Is the name Malique rising or falling in popularity?
Malique has fallen 3230 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3964 in 2020 to #7194 in 2025.
How long has Malique been recorded?
Malique appears in birth records across 37 years — from 1989 through 2025.