Maliq
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 779 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a male given name
Maliq is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Malik, meaning 'king' or 'master.' Malik is one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic tradition and has been borne by numerous rulers across the Arab world, from medieval sultans to modern leaders.
Maliq's spelling variation gives it a distinctive look while preserving the regal meaning and strong, resonant sound that have made Malik consistently popular across African American, Muslim, and multicultural communities.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Maliq's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Maliq follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Maliq's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Maliq was #3127 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #7074, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 69 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 206 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 353 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 151 | — |
The Story of Maliq
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2002, Maliq is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Maliq are most likely born between 1994 and 2012.
How rare is Maliq?
Only about 1 in every 300,000 babies born in 2024 was named Maliq — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1994, peaked in the 2000s with 353 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Maliq by the numbers
- Would fill 16 school buses
- Meeting one Maliq per day would take 2.1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(31 years, 1994–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | #7074 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11720 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5346 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6949 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4644 |
| 2019 | 26 | #4064 |
| 2018 | 15 | #5947 |
| 2017 | 22 | #4544 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6578 |
| 2015 | 27 | #3948 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5625 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5825 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5176 |
| 2011 | 25 | #4061 |
| 2010 | 29 | #3682 |
| 2009 | 37 | #3144 |
| 2008 | 30 | #3617 |
| 2007 | 28 | #3754 |
| 2006 | 24 | #4061 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4756 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1994–2024