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

Malec is primarily a boy's name.

When was Malec most popular?

Malec reached its peak popularity in 1996 with 6 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Malec?

Malec is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 21 babies in the U.S. since 1996. Its peak was in 1996.

Malec

An uncommon Arabic pick — distinctive and rare.

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Rare name

Meaning & Origin

Malec is a boy's baby name, a variant of Malek or Malik, the Arabic name meaning 'king' or 'sovereign.' Malik is one of the 99 names of God in Islam, giving it deep religious significance across Muslim communities worldwide.

Malec has a compact, two-syllable form that feels both strong and approachable. The -ec ending gives it a slightly Central European or Polish flavor — like Marek — distinguishing it from the more common Malik while keeping the name's regal Arabic root intact.

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Popularity Over Time

Malec has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1996.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Malec
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	10	#13497	▲
2000s	5	#12626	▼
1990s	6	#8589	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(4 years, 1996–2017)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Malec
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2017	5	#13525	0
2016	5	#13469	0
2005	5	#12626	-1 (-16.7%)
1996	6	#8589	—

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

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1996–2017) · Methodology