Malik is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #7421 in 2000 with 14 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 24 births ranking #4402. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 41.7%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 129,712 girls 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.