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Malik vs Ibrahim

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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Ibrahim

Boy #360 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"father of many nations"

Origin: Hebrew (Avraham)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Indonesian West African Somali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#360
Total SSA Count
922
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Malik Rank #430
Ibrahim Rank #360

Ibrahim is more popular, ranked #360 vs #430 for Malik.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malik or Ibrahim more popular?

Ibrahim is more popular, ranked #360 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Ibrahim mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Ibrahim means "father of many nations" (Hebrew (Avraham) origin).

Are Malik and Ibrahim boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Ibrahim is primarily a boy name.

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