Malik vs Emir

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 #558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, commander, ruler"

Origin: Arabic amir (أمير)

Turkish Arabic Bosnian Azerbaijani Muslim

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Malik Rank #430

Emir Rank #558

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #558 for Emir.

Is Malik or Emir more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Emir at #558 in the United States.

What do Malik and Emir mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Emir means "prince, commander, ruler" (Arabic amir (أمير) origin).

Are Malik and Emir boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Emir is primarily a boy name.