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Malik is a masculine name used in Arabic and Urdu. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘king’ in Arabic. In Islamic tradition الملك (al-Malik) is one of the 99 names of Allah." It ranked #437 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘king’ in Arabic. In Islamic tradition الملك (al-Malik) is one of the 99 names of Allah. The entry lists its usage as Arabic, Urdu, Indonesian, Malay.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Malik ranked #437 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #437 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Malik mean?
Malik means "king", according to Behind the Name.
Is Malik a popular name?
Malik ranked #437 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Malik a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Malik appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Malik (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
