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Maliek

♂ Boy

Pronounced muh-LEEK /məˈlik/Medium

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

In 30 seconds: A king; a sovereign: Maliek spells Malik. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'muh-LEEK').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA spelling of Malik — from the Arabic malik, 'a king; a sovereign; a master' (Al-Malik is one of the names of God)

U.S. rank (2024)#9515 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1997

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,055

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Maliek is a spelling of Malik — from the Arabic malik, 'a king; a sovereign; a master' (Al-Malik is one of the names of God). A crisp, classic name (said 'muh-LEEK').

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

Did you know? Malik is Arabic for 'a king; a sovereign' — Maliek is a spelling, crisp and classic (said 'muh-LEEK').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Malik — Arabic 'king'

Variations

MalikMaleekMalick

Nicknames

Mal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maliek mean?

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

How do you pronounce Maliek?

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

Is Maliek a boy or girl name?

Maliek is a boy's name.

How popular is Maliek?

Maliek is a very rare spelling in the U.S.