Malik is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #501 in 2016 with 81 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 177 births ranking #264. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 84.1%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 4,098 boys born was named Malik. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Malik is a concise Arabic name meaning king. It feels strong and dignified while remaining simple and easy to use.
The name has long-standing use across the Arabic-speaking world and also appears in other Muslim communities. Its clarity of meaning has helped it travel well internationally.