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Maalik

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAH-lik /ˈmɑ.lɪk/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Malik — from the Arabic, 'a king; a master; a sovereign' (Al-Malik, 'the King', one of the names of God)Low

In 30 seconds: A king; a master; a sovereign: Maalik spells Malik. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'MAH-lik').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA spelling of Malik — from the Arabic, 'a king; a master; a sovereign' (Al-Malik, 'the King', one of the names of God)
U.S. rank (2024)#8069 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 543

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199519892024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maalik is a spelling of Malik — from the Arabic, 'a king; a master; a sovereign' (Al-Malik, 'the King', one of the names of God). A crisp, classic name (said 'MAH-lik').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Malik. Rare in this form, a-king at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Malik means 'a king; a master; a sovereign' in Arabic (Al-Malik, 'the King', one of the names of God) — Maalik is a spelling, crisp and classic (said 'MAH-lik').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Malik — Arabic etymology

Variations

MalikMaliqMaalick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maalik mean?

Maalik spells Malik — Arabic 'a king; a master; a sovereign'.

How do you pronounce Maalik?

It's said MAH-lik /ˈmɑ.lɪk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maalik a boy or girl name?

Maalik is a boy's name.

How popular is Maalik?

Maalik is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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