Boy nameCurrently #3,185 in the USSteady
Maleek
2 syllablesPeak year: 19976 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
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Maleek's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Maleek |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 29 |
| 1993 | 39 |
| 1994 | 43 |
| 1995 | 73 |
| 1996 | 82 |
| 1997 | 90 |
| 1998 | 65 |
| 1999 | 76 |
| 2000 | 75 |
| 2001 | 72 |
| 2002 | 54 |
| 2003 | 61 |
| 2004 | 56 |
| 2005 | 66 |
| 2006 | 77 |
| 2007 | 70 |
| 2008 | 74 |
| 2009 | 72 |
| 2010 | 52 |
| 2011 | 72 |
| 2012 | 66 |
| 2013 | 70 |
| 2014 | 49 |
| 2015 | 48 |
| 2016 | 39 |
| 2017 | 61 |
| 2018 | 44 |
| 2019 | 49 |
| 2020 | 48 |
| 2021 | 64 |
| 2022 | 50 |
| 2023 | 57 |
| 2024 | 38 |
Maleek through the decades
- Maleek peaked in 1997, when 90 babies were named Maleek in the US.
- The 2000s were Maleek's strongest decade, averaging 68 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Maleek has fallen 25% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Maleek currently ranks #3,185 in the US and is holding steady.