Malique
Malique is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
King, ruler, or sovereign.
Origin and history
Malique is a modern phonetic spelling variant of the Arabic name Malik. It carries the meaning of king, sovereign, or owner. In the United States, it gained modest popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as a contemporary alternative spelling.
Popularity in the United States
1,952 babies in the United States have been named Malique since 1880. It ranks #2913 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1805.
States where it is most popular
- NY (23.4 %)
- FL (18.2 %)
- CA (9.1 %)
- GA (8.6 %)
- TX (5.6 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 661 |
| 2000-2010 | 792 |
| 2010-2019 | 371 |
| 2020-2029 | 122 |
Fun facts
- Malique is an adapted spelling of Malik, incorporating the French-inspired 'que' ending common in modern name variations.
- The name experienced its highest period of U.S. adoption during the late 1990s.