Malik vs Khalil

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 #393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"friend of God (theological)"

Origin: Islamic tradition

Arabic Muslim Middle Eastern African American South Asian

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Malik Rank #430

Khalil Rank #393

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Malik or Khalil more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Khalil mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin).

Are Malik and Khalil boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Khalil is primarily a boy name.