Boy nameCurrently #429 in the USSteady
Malik
//ˈmælɪk//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19965 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Malik'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.
Malik's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Malik |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 17 |
| 1967 | 21 |
| 1968 | 36 |
| 1969 | 51 |
| 1970 | 131 |
| 1971 | 138 |
| 1972 | 134 |
| 1973 | 131 |
| 1974 | 110 |
| 1975 | 123 |
| 1976 | 148 |
| 1977 | 151 |
| 1978 | 167 |
| 1979 | 147 |
| 1980 | 174 |
| 1981 | 136 |
| 1982 | 113 |
| 1983 | 115 |
| 1984 | 114 |
| 1985 | 129 |
| 1986 | 127 |
| 1987 | 154 |
| 1988 | 163 |
| 1989 | 223 |
| 1990 | 334 |
| 1991 | 368 |
| 1992 | 591 |
| 1993 | 773 |
| 1994 | 861 |
| 1995 | 2,737 |
| 1996 | 4,050 |
| 1997 | 3,398 |
| 1998 | 2,710 |
| 1999 | 2,259 |
| 2000 | 2,098 |
| 2001 | 1,871 |
| 2002 | 1,659 |
| 2003 | 1,512 |
| 2004 | 1,382 |
| 2005 | 1,260 |
| 2006 | 1,191 |
| 2007 | 1,265 |
| 2008 | 1,217 |
| 2009 | 1,359 |
| 2010 | 1,201 |
| 2011 | 995 |
| 2012 | 918 |
| 2013 | 940 |
| 2014 | 848 |
| 2015 | 862 |
| 2016 | 842 |
| 2017 | 867 |
| 2018 | 873 |
| 2019 | 886 |
| 2020 | 836 |
| 2021 | 808 |
| 2022 | 807 |
| 2023 | 834 |
| 2024 | 736 |
Malik through the decades
- Malik peaked in 1996, when 4,050 babies were named Malik in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Malik has fallen 25% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Malik currently ranks #429 in the US and is holding steady.