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Mailk

A boy's name of Arabic origin with 6 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

If you're considering Mailk, you're looking at a name that fewer than 6 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.

The sharp, distinct ending gives Mailk a direct, strong feel that works well in both playground and boardroom.

Mailk is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Mailk is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant spelling of Malik — meaning 'king' or 'master,' one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic tradition. Malik has been widely used across Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities and rose to broader American popularity through culture and sports.

Rare with this exact spelling, Mailk carries the royal Arabic meaning of Malik with a distinctive written form that sets it apart from the more common spelling.

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In the American context, Mailk is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (19971997). Its Arabic roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.

With 6 total births, Mailk exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.

At a Glance

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Current Rank
6
Total births
Since 1997
1997
Peak year
6 births
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Popularity Over Time

Mailk has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1997.

023561997
First appeared: 1997Peak: 1997 (6 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Mailk
DecadeBirthsTrend
1990s6

The Story of Mailk

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 1997, Mailk is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Mailk are most likely born between 1997 and 1997.

How rare is Mailk?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Mailk is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1997, peaked in the 1990s with 6 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(1 years, 19971997)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Mailk
YearBirthsRank
19976#8850

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mailk a boy's or girl's name?
Mailk is primarily a boy's name.
When was Mailk most popular?
Mailk reached its peak popularity in 1997 with 6 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.
How popular is the name Mailk?
Mailk is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 6 babies in the U.S. since 1997. Its peak was in 1997.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 19971997