Boy nameCurrently #4,376 in the USFalling
Malique
3 syllablesPeak year: 19987 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Malique'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.
Malique's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Malique |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 33 |
| 1994 | 48 |
| 1995 | 83 |
| 1996 | 128 |
| 1997 | 119 |
| 1998 | 133 |
| 1999 | 77 |
| 2000 | 99 |
| 2001 | 112 |
| 2002 | 92 |
| 2003 | 85 |
| 2004 | 71 |
| 2005 | 85 |
| 2006 | 68 |
| 2007 | 66 |
| 2008 | 61 |
| 2009 | 59 |
| 2010 | 56 |
| 2011 | 41 |
| 2012 | 46 |
| 2013 | 49 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 24 |
Malique through the decades
- Malique peaked in 1998, when 133 babies were named Malique in the US.
- The 2000s were Malique's strongest decade, averaging 80 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Malique has fallen 54% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Malique currently ranks #4,376 in the US and is cooling off.