Malek vs Niam

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 #1,435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, radiant"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American

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Malek Rank #1,428

Niam Rank #1,435

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 vs #1435 for Niam.

Is Malek or Niam more popular?

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 compared to Niam at #1435 in the United States.

What do Malek and Niam mean?

Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin). Niam means "bright, radiant" (Old Irish origin).

Are Malek and Niam boy or girl names?

Malek is primarily a boy name. Niam is primarily a boy name.