Malik

Meaning of Malik

Malik means "king" in Arabic. It can also mean "sovereign" or "master."

Malik has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Malik

Malik has held fairly steady, sitting around #437 in 2025 after peaking at #176 in 2000.

Notable people named Malik

• Zayn Malik
  Singer, former One Direction member
• Malik Yoba
  Actor, "New York Undercover"
• Malik Rose
  Former NBA player
• Malik McDowell
  NFL player
• Malik Bendjelloul
  Documentary filmmaker

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Questions about the name Malik

What does the name Malik mean?

Malik means malik means "king" in arabic. it can also mean "sovereign" or "master.", and it comes from Arabic origins.

Is Malik a boy's or a girl's name?

Malik is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Malik?

In 2025, Malik ranked #437 for boys, down from #429 the year before.

When was Malik most popular?

Malik peaked at #176 in 2000.