Ifetayo 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

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Popularity Comparison

Ifetayo Rank #35,217
Malik Rank #430

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #35217 for Ifetayo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ifetayo ___

  • Ifetayo Grace
  • Ifetayo Adaeze
  • Ifetayo Joy
  • Ifetayo Chisom
  • Ifetayo Faith

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 Ifetayo

Adaora Chisom Emeka Tunde

If you choose Malik

Zayd Omar Aaliyah Amara Imani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ifetayo or Malik more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Ifetayo at #35217 in the United States.

What do Ifetayo and Malik mean?

Ifetayo means "love is joy" (Yoruba origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Ifetayo and Malik boy or girl names?

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

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