Malik
Boy name · Arabic · pronounced mah-LEEK
Verified name
What does Malik mean?
King, owner, master
Origin and language
Arabic
Language family: Arabic
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 402 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 282 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Mal
Variant: Maleek, Malyk
Related: Maliq
Using Malik across cultures
Widely used across Arab world and African diaspora.
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