Malik vs Clay

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 #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Malik Rank #430

Clay Rank #544

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Malik or Clay more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Malik and Clay mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Malik and Clay boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.