Malike
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Meaning & Origin
Malike is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
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Malike first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.
Over 166 babies have been named Malike in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Malike is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,996 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,996
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Malike
Malike is a boy name .
Malike is currently ranked #30,996 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Malike include Mal, Mali, Maliy, Maliie, May, Maie, and Malkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Malike include Malik, Malikai, Malique . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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