Amelia vs Malik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Mal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Malik Rank #430

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #430 for Malik.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Malik ___

  • Malik Jamal
  • Malik Darius
  • Malik Isaiah
  • Malik Alexander
  • Malik Rasheed
  • Malik Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Malik

Zayd Omar Aaliyah Amara Imani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Malik more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Malik mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Malik boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Malik is primarily a boy name.

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