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Malik

The name Malik peaked for girls at #3635 in 1995. Malik is also used for boys, ranking #429 in 2024.

The name Malik is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "king; owner; wave".

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A name with many spelling variations, including Malek, Melik, and Maliq, Malik is a popular name of Arabic and Semetic origin that is used internationally as both a given name and a surname. In terms of meaning, it can be considered a royal name meaning "king", though other sources suggest it is an alternative transcription of Maalik, making "owner, possessor" a more accurate meaning. 
 
In Islamic tradition, al-Malik is one of the 99 names of Allah, meaning the name is used by Muslim families across the world. It ranks in the Top 400 in the US and the UK, while in France, Switzerland, and Quebec it is in the Top 100. 
 
From an entirely different root, Malik may also be considered a nature name. In Greenlandic, it means "sea, wave" and was a popular choice in the 2000s.

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The name Malik is currently ranked #429 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #97 in 1996. The name is most popular in MALIK, MALIK, and MALIK. Malik is occasionally used for girls in 2014.

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