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Maleik

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Maleik

Pronounced muh-LEEK /məˈliːk/Medium

Meaning: Maleik is a phonetic respelling of Malik, from the Arabic root m-l-k for kingship, so the name means 'king' or 'master'. Al-Malik is also one of the traditional names of God in Islam, meaning 'the Sovereign', which lends the name added weight; the -eik spelling here is an American variation.Medium

In 30 seconds: Maleik is a spelling of the Arabic Malik, meaning 'king'. A rare variant, it appeared quietly in United States records (said muh-LEEK).
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningMaleik is a phonetic respelling of Malik, from the Arabic root m-l-k for kingship, so the name means 'king' or 'master'. Al-Malik is also one of the traditional names of God in Islam, meaning 'the Sovereign', which lends the name added weight; the -eik spelling here is an American variation.
U.S. rank (2023)#13434 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 405
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199819922023

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

The root behind Maleik is the Arabic Malik, 'king', a name used across the Arabic-speaking world and embraced widely in the United States. Maleik simply spells the sound differently, keeping the regal meaning while giving the name a fresh look.

In United States records Maleik stays a minor spelling of the more common Malik, appearing in small numbers from the early nineteen-nineties onward. A boy given it near its late-nineties high point is now a young adult.

Did you know? Malik, the parent of Maleik, doubles as an Arabic word for 'king' and, as Al-Malik, one of the ninety-nine names of God in Islamic tradition.
Overall data confidence 66%
References - Maleik / Malik — Arabic root m-l-k 'king'; respelling

Variations

MalikMaleekMalekMaliq

Nicknames

MalLeik

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maleik mean?

Maleik is a respelling of the Arabic Malik, meaning 'king' or 'sovereign'.

How do you pronounce Maleik?

It's said muh-LEEK /məˈliːk/, two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Maleik a boy or girl name?

Maleik is used as a boy's name, following the Arabic Malik.

Is Maleik a popular name?

No, this spelling is rare, a minor variant of the more familiar Malik.

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