Boy nameCurrently #9,515 in the USFalling
Maliek
2 syllablesPeak year: 19976 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Maliek's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Maliek's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Maliek |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 48 |
| 1996 | 61 |
| 1997 | 74 |
| 1998 | 53 |
| 1999 | 44 |
| 2000 | 28 |
| 2001 | 41 |
| 2002 | 33 |
| 2003 | 42 |
| 2004 | 35 |
| 2005 | 35 |
| 2006 | 40 |
| 2007 | 35 |
| 2008 | 36 |
| 2009 | 46 |
| 2010 | 55 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 8 |
Maliek through the decades
- Maliek peaked in 1997, when 74 babies were named Maliek in the US.
- The 2000s were Maliek's strongest decade, averaging 37 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Maliek has fallen 61% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Maliek currently ranks #9,515 in the US and is cooling off.