Malik vs Jay

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 #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Malik Rank #430

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Malik or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Jay mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Malik and Jay boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.