Malik
Malik is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
King, sovereign, or owner.
Origin and history
Malik is a given name of Arabic origin meaning 'king' or 'owner'. It is well-established in the United States and has maintained steady popularity over recent decades. It is widely used across various Muslim communities globally and among diverse populations in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
49,607 babies in the United States have been named Malik since 1880. It ranks #513 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #398.
States where it is most popular
- NY (10 %)
- CA (7.3 %)
- FL (7.3 %)
- GA (6.4 %)
- IL (6.1 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 139 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,348 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,427 |
| 1990-2000 | 17,951 |
| 2000-2010 | 14,766 |
| 2010-2019 | 9,210 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,755 |
Famous people named Malik
- Malik Monk: Athlete, Basketball player
- Malik Beasley: Athlete, Basketball player
- Malik Yoba: Actor, Singer
Fun facts
- The name derives from a Semitic root meaning to possess or rule, sharing cognates with the Hebrew word 'Melech'.
- In Islamic tradition, Al-Malik is one of the foundational titles attributed to God in the Quran.