Malik vs Malakai

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 #233 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my messenger, my angel"

Origin: Hebrew

American New Zealand Polynesian Jewish

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Malik Rank #430

Malakai Rank #233

Malakai is more popular, ranked #233 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Malik or Malakai more popular?

Malakai is more popular, ranked #233 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Malakai mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Malakai means "my messenger, my angel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Malik and Malakai boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Malakai is primarily a boy name.