Malick vs Maliki

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malick

Boy #5,343 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic West African Senegalese French Islamic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,343
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mal, Mick

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Maliki

Boy #5,456 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my king, kingly one"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

African Islamic African-American East African Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,456
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mali, Malik

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Malick Rank #5,343
Maliki Rank #5,456

Malick is more popular, ranked #5343 vs #5456 for Maliki.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Malick ___

  • Malick Omar
  • Malick Suleiman
  • Malick Ibrahim
  • Malick Diallo
  • Malick Amadou
  • Malick Keita

Maliki ___

  • Maliki James
  • Maliki Xavier
  • Maliki Jean
  • Maliki André
  • Maliki Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Malick

Omar Ibrahim Fatou Aminata Yusuf

If you choose Maliki

Amara Zara Jabari Amani Kira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malick or Maliki more popular?

Malick is more popular, ranked #5343 compared to Maliki at #5456 in the United States.

What do Malick and Maliki mean?

Malick means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin). Maliki means "my king, kingly one" (Arabic origin).

Are Malick and Maliki boy or girl names?

Malick is primarily a boy name. Maliki is primarily a boy name.

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