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Samir vs Malik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samir

Boy #591 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"evening conversation partner"

Origin: Arabic samara

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Indian North African Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#591
Total SSA Count
484
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Malik

Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#430
Total SSA Count
736
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Samir Rank #591
Malik Rank #430

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #591 for Samir.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samir or Malik more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Samir at #591 in the United States.

What do Samir and Malik mean?

Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Samir and Malik boy or girl names?

Samir is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.

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