Maalik
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Maalik first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 543 babies have been named Maalik in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maalik is past its peak , currently ranked #8,440 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,440
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Maalik
Maalik is a boy name .
Maalik is currently ranked #8,440 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Maalik include Maa, Maal, Maaly, Maalie, May, Maie, and Maakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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