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Malique

♂ Boy

Pronounced mə-LEEK /məˈlik/Medium

Meaning: -que spelling of Malik — Arabic malik, 'king, sovereign, master' — al-Malik, a name of GodMedium

In 30 seconds: Kingly and bold: Malique spells Malik — Arabic 'king, sovereign' — with a French -que. Regal, handsome, and warm.
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Origin MediumArabic
Meaning-que spelling of Malik — Arabic malik, 'king, sovereign, master' — al-Malik, a name of God
U.S. rank (2025)#7492 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,952

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199819892025

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

Malique is a -que spelling of Malik — from Arabic malik, 'king, sovereign, master' (al-Malik, 'the King', is a name of God). A regal, handsome name; the French-style -que personalizes it.

It registers thinly beside Malik. Rare, king at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Malik means 'king, sovereign' in Arabic — al-Malik, 'the King', is a name of God; Malique gives the regal name a stylish -que spelling.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Malik — root etymology

Variations

MalikMaliqMaleek

Nicknames

Mal

Famous Bearers

  • ★Malique Thompson-Dwyer (1999-)
    British actor known for playing Prince McQueen in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks

If you like Malique…

Malik— the standard spelling
Maleek— a companion spelling
Sultan— a fellow Arabic choice
Malek— lands in the same popularity range
Mahir— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Malique mean?

Malique spells Malik — Arabic 'king, sovereign'.

How do you pronounce Malique?

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

Is Malique a boy or girl name?

Malique is a boy's name.

How popular is Malique?

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

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