Maliki vs Barak

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maliki

Boy #5,456 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my king, kingly one"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

African Islamic African-American East African Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,456
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Barak

Boy #5,297 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lightning bolt, flash of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,297
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Maliki Rank #5,456
Barak Rank #5,297

Barak is more popular, ranked #5297 vs #5456 for Maliki.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maliki or Barak more popular?

Barak is more popular, ranked #5297 compared to Maliki at #5456 in the United States.

What do Maliki and Barak mean?

Maliki means "my king, kingly one" (Arabic origin). Barak means "lightning bolt, flash of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Maliki and Barak boy or girl names?

Maliki is primarily a boy name. Barak is primarily a boy name.

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