Niam vs Malek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Niam

Boy #1,435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, radiant"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American

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Boy #1,428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic American North African

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Niam Rank #1,435

Malek Rank #1,428

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 vs #1435 for Niam.

Is Niam or Malek more popular?

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 compared to Niam at #1435 in the United States.

What do Niam and Malek mean?

Niam means "bright, radiant" (Old Irish origin). Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin).

Are Niam and Malek boy or girl names?

Niam is primarily a boy name. Malek is primarily a boy name.