Declining since 2015, #6,143 for boys today.
Popularity of Abdulmalik since 1988
Babies named Abdulmalik per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 84 |
| 2000s | 121 |
| 2010s | 264 |
| 2020s | 102 |
Meaning & origin
Abdulmalik is a name with deep religious resonance in Islam, translating to 'Servant of the King.' In the United States, it has been in use since 1988, first appearing in Social Security records as a boy's name. Its popularity peaked in 2015, and since then, it has been on a declining trajectory. As of 2025, it ranks 6,143, with about 1 in 122,005 newborns receiving the name. While not among the most common names, its usage reflects the growing diversity of the American population, particularly among Muslim families. The name has not been concentrated in any specific states, suggesting a broad but sparse distribution across the country.
Abdulmalik is a theophoric Arabic name formed from 'abd' (servant) and 'al-Malik' (the King), one of the 99 names of God in Islam. It has been used across the Muslim world for centuries, particularly in Arabic-speaking countries and among South Asian Muslims. The name entered U.S. records in 1988, reflecting immigration and cultural diversity.
“Abdulmalik” around the world
Where Abdulmalik lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Abdul, Malik
Variants: Abd al-Malik, Abdelmalek
Sibling names for Abdulmalik
Names that share Abdulmalik's style, for a brother or sister.
