Maliq

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAH-lik /ˈmɑ.lɪk/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Malik — from Arabic, 'a king; a sovereign; a master'; Al-Malik ('the King') is one of the names of God in Islam; we note the name of GodLow

In 30 seconds: A king; a sovereign: Maliq spells Malik. Crisp, regal, and warm (said 'MAH-lik').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA spelling of Malik — from Arabic, 'a king; a sovereign; a master'; Al-Malik ('the King') is one of the names of God in Islam; we note the name of God

U.S. rank (2024)#7074 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 779

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

Maliq is a spelling of Malik — from Arabic, 'a king; a sovereign; a master'. Al-Malik, 'the King', is one of the names of God in Islam (we note the name of God). A crisp, regal name (said 'MAH-lik'; nickname Mali).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare in this spelling, a-king-and-a-sovereign at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Malik means 'a king; a sovereign; a master' in Arabic — Al-Malik, 'the King', is one of the ninety-nine names of God — Maliq is a -q spelling, crisp and regal (we note the name of God; said 'MAH-lik').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Malik — name of God noted

Variations

MalikMaalikMalick

Nicknames

Mali

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maliq mean?

Maliq spells Malik — Arabic 'a king; a sovereign' (Al-Malik is a name of God). We note the name of God.

How do you pronounce Maliq?

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

Is Maliq a boy or girl name?

Maliq is a boy's name.

How popular is Maliq?

Maliq is a rare spelling in the U.S.