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Malek vs Ammar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malek

Boy #1,428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic American North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,428
Total SSA Count
128
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ammar

Boy #1,511 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"builder, one who populates"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic South Asian North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,511
Total SSA Count
118
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Malek Rank #1,428
Ammar Rank #1,511

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 vs #1511 for Ammar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malek or Ammar more popular?

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 compared to Ammar at #1511 in the United States.

What do Malek and Ammar mean?

Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin). Ammar means "builder, one who populates" (Arabic origin).

Are Malek and Ammar boy or girl names?

Malek is primarily a boy name. Ammar is primarily a boy name.

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