Malek vs Akeem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malek

Boy #1,428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic American North African

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Boy #1,483 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise, insightful"

Origin: Arabic (from Hakim)

African-American West African Arabic Nigerian

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Malek Rank #1,428

Akeem Rank #1,483

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 vs #1483 for Akeem.

Is Malek or Akeem more popular?

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 compared to Akeem at #1483 in the United States.

What do Malek and Akeem mean?

Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin). Akeem means "wise, insightful" (Arabic (from Hakim) origin).

Are Malek and Akeem boy or girl names?

Malek is primarily a boy name. Akeem is primarily a boy name.