Maleek
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 2,052 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. boy's names, Maleek currently holds position #3185. It is known but far from saturated — a name that registers without repeating.
Appearing in records from 1974 to 2024, Maleek has a solid multi-decade track record without being a permanent fixture — it belongs to a specific chapter of American naming.
In the most recent SSA release, Maleek ranks #3185 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Maleek is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant spelling of Malik meaning 'king' or 'master.' Al-Malik ('The King') is one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic theology, making this a name that carries profound spiritual royalty.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Maleek is rooted in the Arabic tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1974 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Maleek’s 2,052 recorded births suggest it has found a niche — possibly within a specific cultural community, region, or naming subculture within the broader American landscape.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Maleek was #2122 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #3185, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 257 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 550 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 677 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 529 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 28 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 11 | — |
The Story of Maleek
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 1997, Maleek is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Maleek are most likely born between 1987 and 2007.
How rare is Maleek?
Only about 1 in every 94,737 babies born in 2024 was named Maleek — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1974, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2000s with 677 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Maleek by the numbers
- Would fill 43 school buses
- Meeting one Maleek per day would take 5.6 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(40 years, 1974–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38 | #3185 |
| 2023 | 57 | #2407 |
| 2022 | 50 | #2661 |
| 2021 | 64 | #2207 |
| 2020 | 48 | #2642 |
| 2019 | 49 | #2647 |
| 2018 | 44 | #2780 |
| 2017 | 61 | #2206 |
| 2016 | 39 | #3042 |
| 2015 | 48 | #2589 |
| 2014 | 49 | #2530 |
| 2013 | 70 | #1984 |
| 2012 | 66 | #2083 |
| 2011 | 72 | #1941 |
| 2010 | 52 | #2423 |
| 2009 | 72 | #1966 |
| 2008 | 74 | #1942 |
| 2007 | 70 | #2010 |
| 2006 | 77 | #1803 |
| 2005 | 66 | #1937 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1974–2024