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Emir vs Malik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emir

Boy #558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander, ruler"

Origin: Arabic amir (أمير)

Cultural Roots

Turkish Arabic Bosnian Azerbaijani Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#558
Total SSA Count
530
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Emir Rank #558
Malik Rank #430

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #558 for Emir.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emir or Malik more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Emir at #558 in the United States.

What do Emir and Malik mean?

Emir means "prince, commander, ruler" (Arabic amir (أمير) origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Emir and Malik boy or girl names?

Emir is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.

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