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Malick vs Kasim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malick

Boy #5,343 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic West African Senegalese French Islamic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,343
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Kasim

Boy #5,350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who divides and distributes fairly"

Origin: Arabic root q-s-m

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Turkish Urdu Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,350
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Malick Rank #5,343
Kasim Rank #5,350

Malick is more popular, ranked #5343 vs #5350 for Kasim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malick or Kasim more popular?

Malick is more popular, ranked #5343 compared to Kasim at #5350 in the United States.

What do Malick and Kasim mean?

Malick means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin). Kasim means "one who divides and distributes fairly" (Arabic root q-s-m origin).

Are Malick and Kasim boy or girl names?

Malick is primarily a boy name. Kasim is primarily a boy name.

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