Malik vs Alijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malik

Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

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Boy #431 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian African-American American

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Malik Rank #430

Alijah Rank #431

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #431 for Alijah.

Is Malik or Alijah more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Alijah at #431 in the United States.

What do Malik and Alijah mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Alijah means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Malik and Alijah boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Alijah is primarily a boy name.