Malik vs Amiri

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malik

Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#430
Total SSA Count
736
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Amiri

Boy #536 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Swahili Arabic African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#536
Total SSA Count
556
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Malik Rank #430
Amiri Rank #536

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #536 for Amiri.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malik or Amiri more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Amiri at #536 in the United States.

What do Malik and Amiri mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Amiri means "prince, commander" (Arabic origin).

Are Malik and Amiri boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Amiri is primarily a boy name.

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