Holding steady.
Popularity of Malic since 1994
Babies named Malic per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 55 |
| 2000s | 66 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Malic is a rare modern name that first appeared in the United States in 1994, during a period when inventive and stylized spellings were becoming more common. It reached its peak usage in 1997, though it has never broken into the top ranks of any state. The name's trajectory has been stable since then, with very low but consistent usage. Likely a creative respelling of Malik or a contraction of Malachi, Malic remains an uncommon choice. Its origins are obscure, and it carries no strong cultural or historical associations, appealing to parents looking for a distinctive, short name with a contemporary feel.
Malic first appeared in the United States in the 1990s, reaching its peak rank in 1997. Its origin is obscure; it may be a modern coinage influenced by names like Malik or Malachi, or a respelling of the French name Malic, itself of debated origin. No clear historical or linguistic root has been established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mal
Sibling names for Malic
Names that share Malic's style, for a brother or sister.
