Kadir vs Maleek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kadir

Boy #3,283 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who has power and ability"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Muslim African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,283
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kad

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Maleek

Boy #3,193 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"owner, possessor"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

African-American Arabic West African Islamic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,193
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mal, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kadir Rank #3,283
Maleek Rank #3,193

Maleek is more popular, ranked #3193 vs #3283 for Kadir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kadir ___

  • Kadir Ahmed
  • Kadir Hassan
  • Kadir Ibrahim
  • Kadir Omar
  • Kadir Yusuf
  • Kadir Ali

Maleek ___

  • Maleek James
  • Maleek Anthony
  • Maleek Xavier
  • Maleek Isaiah
  • Maleek Damon
  • Maleek Omari

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kadir

Layla Amina Tariq Fatima Nizar

If you choose Maleek

Zara Amara Khalil Aaliyah Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kadir or Maleek more popular?

Maleek is more popular, ranked #3193 compared to Kadir at #3283 in the United States.

What do Kadir and Maleek mean?

Kadir means "one who has power and ability" (Arabic origin). Maleek means "owner, possessor" (Arabic origin).

Are Kadir and Maleek boy or girl names?

Kadir is primarily a boy name. Maleek is primarily a boy name.

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