Malik vs Tahisha

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

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Popularity Comparison

Malik Rank #430
Tahisha Rank #35,153

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #35153 for Tahisha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Malik ___

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

Tahisha ___

  • Tahisha Marie
  • Tahisha Renee
  • Tahisha Nicole
  • Tahisha Lynn
  • Tahisha Monique

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Malik

Zayd Omar Aaliyah Amara Imani

If you choose Tahisha

Tanisha Latasha Alisha Keisha Tamika

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malik or Tahisha more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Tahisha at #35153 in the United States.

What do Malik and Tahisha mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Tahisha means "life; living" (Swahili/Arabic origin).

Are Malik and Tahisha boy or girl names?

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

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