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Malek

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Pronounced MAH-lek /ˈmΓ¦.lΙ›k/Low

Meaning: King, sovereign, the one who reignsLow

In 30 seconds: Malek is an Arabic name meaning king or sovereign, related to the name Malik. Used across the Arab world, it carries regal aspirations in a clean two-syllable form.
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningKing, sovereign, the one who reigns
U.S. rank (2024)#1427 β†˜ Falling
2024 U.S. births128 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 2,965

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202319742024

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

History & Origin

Malek is an Arabic name from malik meaning king. It is a variant of Malik.

Malek is used across Arabic-speaking countries and Muslim communities.

Did you know? In Arabic, malik and its variant malek mean king β€” one of the most direct names of royalty. The title Malik was used by rulers across the medieval Islamic world from Persia to Spain.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: malik

Variations

MalikMalec

Nicknames

Mal

Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Malek Jandali (b. 1972)
    Syrian-American composer and pianist who blends Arabic maqams with Western classical music and founded Pianos for Peace

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Frequently Asked

What does Malek mean?

King, sovereign, the one who reigns

How do you pronounce Malek?

Malek is pronounced MAH-lek.

What is the origin of Malek?

Malek comes from Arabic.

What names are similar to Malek?

Similar names include malik, karim, amir.