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Malek
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Pronounced MAH-lek /ΛmΓ¦.lΙk/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 (2025)#1472 β Falling
2025 U.S. births121 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)β 3,086
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
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%
Variations
MalikMalec
Nicknames
Mal
Famous Bearers
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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.