Ali vs Malik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ali

Boy #324 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted, noble, high"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Persian Turkish English Swahili

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Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

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Ali Rank #324

Malik Rank #430

Ali is more popular, ranked #324 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Ali or Malik more popular?

Ali is more popular, ranked #324 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Ali and Malik mean?

Ali means "exalted, noble, high" (Arabic origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Ali and Malik boy or girl names?

Ali is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.