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Malik vs Hamza

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

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Hamza

Boy #527 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Pakistani Turkish North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#527
Total SSA Count
565
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Malik Rank #430
Hamza Rank #527

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #527 for Hamza.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malik or Hamza more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Hamza at #527 in the United States.

What do Malik and Hamza mean?

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

Are Malik and Hamza boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Hamza is primarily a boy name.

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