Maalik

Boy name

Maalik has been given to 554 babies in the U.S. since 1989. It peaked in 1995. In 2025, about 1 in 155,280 boys was named Maalik.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

554

Peak year

1995 (35 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1989

10-year trend

▼ -21%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Maalik — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Malikboy

49,866 babies since 1949

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Maalik.

Taeboy

554 babies since 1952

Britonboy

554 babies since 1963

Tamarcusboy

554 babies since 1974

Jamondboy

555 babies since 1974

Daishawnboy

555 babies since 1988

Kaleelboy

555 babies since 1992

Dawsenboy

553 babies since 1998

Baselboy

552 babies since 1914

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FAQ

How popular is the name Maalik?

Maalik has been given to 554 babies in the U.S. since 1989. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Maalik peak?

Maalik peaked in 1995, when 35 babies were given the name.

Is Maalik a girl or boy name?

Maalik is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Maalik are boys).

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