Declining since 1997.
Popularity of Maleik since 1992
Babies named Maleik per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 135 |
| 2000s | 169 |
| 2010s | 91 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
First recorded in the United States in 1992, Maleik peaked in use the following decade, reaching its highest frequency in 1998. Since 1997, however, its trajectory has been falling, with no top state concentrations. The name is likely a modern respelling of Malik, an Arabic name meaning 'king,' though it could also be a purely invented modern coinage. Despite its peak in the late 1990s, Maleik remains a rare choice, reflecting broader trends in creative naming within American families. Its resemblance to the more established Malik gives it a familiar yet distinctive sound.
The name Maleik first appeared in the United States in 1992. It is likely a modern American respelling of Malik, an Arabic name meaning 'king.' Alternatively, it may be a coinage influenced by the popular suffix -eik (as in Maleek or Malik). Its usage has been primarily in the United States, with a peak in 1998.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mal, Lee
Sibling names for Maleik
Names that share Maleik's style, for a brother or sister.
