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Malick

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAH-lik /ˈmɑ.lɪk/Medium

Meaning: -ck spelling of Malik — from Arabic malik, 'a king; a master, a sovereign owner' (al-Malik, a name of God)Medium

In 30 seconds: A king: Malick spells Malik — 'a king; a master'. Regal, strong, and warm (filmmaker Terrence Malick).
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Origin MediumArabic
Meaning-ck spelling of Malik — from Arabic malik, 'a king; a master, a sovereign owner' (al-Malik, a name of God)
U.S. rank (2024)#5349 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 604

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199719912024

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

Malick is a -ck spelling of Malik — from Arabic malik, 'a king; a master, a sovereign owner' (al-Malik, 'the King', is one of the names of God). A regal, strong name across the Arab and West African world (popular in Senegal; filmmaker Terrence Malick; said 'MAH-lik').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim and West African families. Rare, a-king at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Malik means 'a king; a master, a sovereign owner' in Arabic — al-Malik ('the King, the Sovereign') being one of the names of God — Malick is a -ck spelling, popular in West Africa (filmmaker Terrence Malick; said 'MAH-lik').
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Malik — root etymology

Variations

MalikMaalikMalek

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Malick mean?

Malick spells Malik — Arabic 'a king; a master, a sovereign owner'.

How do you pronounce Malick?

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

Is Malick a boy or girl name?

Malick is a boy's name.

How popular is Malick?

Malick is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Malik is more common.

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