Malick
Malick is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
King, owner, or ruler.
Origin and history
Malick is a variant of the Arabic name Malik, meaning 'king' or 'sovereign'. It is particularly popular in Francophone West Africa, such as Senegal and Mali, as well as among African American communities. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but established choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
626 babies in the United States have been named Malick since 1880. It ranks #4050 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1820.
States where it is most popular
- NY (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 119 |
| 2000-2010 | 206 |
| 2010-2019 | 194 |
| 2020-2029 | 107 |
Famous people named Malick
- Malick Baddianne: Basketball player
- Malick Mane: Soccer player
- Malick Evouna: Soccer player
Fun facts
- The spelling Malick is heavily influenced by French orthography used in West Africa for the traditional Arabic name Malik.
- While Malik is quite common, the spelling Malick is much rarer, registering around 626 total births in the U.S. since 1880.