Maliki
Maliki is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Kingly, sovereign, or belonging to a king.
Origin and history
Maliki is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'kingly' or 'sovereign'. It is also recognized as the name of one of the four major Sunni schools of Islamic jurisprudence, founded by Malik ibn Anas. In the United States, it is a relatively rare male name that has seen steady, low-level usage in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
1,181 babies in the United States have been named Maliki since 1880. It ranks #3514 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1727.
States where it is most popular
- TX (37.2 %)
- IN (12.8 %)
- CA (10 %)
- OH (6.7 %)
- FL (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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 68 |
| 2000-2010 | 439 |
| 2010-2019 | 474 |
| 2020-2029 | 200 |
Fun facts
- The name refers to the Maliki school of law, one of the four main legal traditions in Sunni Islam.
- It derives from the Semitic root M-L-K, which relates to royalty, ownership, and ruling.