Holding steady, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Maalik since 1989
Babies named Maalik per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 180 |
| 2000s | 183 |
| 2010s | 132 |
| 2020s | 51 |
Meaning & origin
Maalik is a strong Arabic name with deep roots in Islamic tradition, first recorded in U.S. data in 1989. It achieved its peak popularity in 1995, and as of 2025 stands at rank 7,194 with about 1 in 155,280 newborn boys. The name has remained stable in usage, reflecting its ongoing appeal among families seeking names with spiritual and cultural significance. Maalik is closely related to the more common Malik, and its trajectory suggests a steady but modest presence in American naming.
Maalik is an Arabic name derived from the root m-l-k (م-ل-ك), meaning 'to possess' or 'to own.' It is closely related to the word 'malik' (king) and is one of the names of God in Islam, Al-Malik, 'The King.' The name has been used in the Muslim world for centuries and entered American usage in the late 20th century, likely through African American naming traditions that embrace Islamic names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mal, Lik
Variants: Malik, Maalick
Sibling names for Maalik
Names that share Maalik's style, for a brother or sister.
