Malik is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #437 in 2025 with 724 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 4,026 births ranking #97. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 82.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 2,359 boys born was named Malik. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.