Arif vs Malyk

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arif

Boy #6,188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"knowledgeable, wise"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Turkish Persian Urdu Muslim

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Boy #5,989 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic root m-l-k

Arabic Muslim African American West African South Asian

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Arif Rank #6,188

Malyk Rank #5,989

Malyk is more popular, ranked #5989 vs #6188 for Arif.

Is Arif or Malyk more popular?

Malyk is more popular, ranked #5989 compared to Arif at #6188 in the United States.

What do Arif and Malyk mean?

Arif means "knowledgeable, wise" (Arabic origin). Malyk means "king, sovereign" (Arabic root m-l-k origin).

Are Arif and Malyk boy or girl names?

Arif is primarily a boy name. Malyk is primarily a boy name.