Malik vs Ari

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 #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian American

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Malik Rank #430

Ari Rank #400

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Malik or Ari more popular?

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Ari mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Malik and Ari boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Ari is primarily a boy name.