Malik vs Killian

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 #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish French American English

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Malik Rank #430

Killian Rank #370

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Malik or Killian more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Killian mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Malik and Killian boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.