Malek
Pronunciation: [ m-AHL-ehk ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Malek first appeared in US Social Security records in 2011.
Over 6 babies have been named Malek in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Malek is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,997 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,997
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Malek is also used as a boy name, ranked #1428.
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About the Name Malek
Malek is a girl name .
Is Malek a boy or girl name? Malek is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #28,997 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,428. Malek is more commonly used as a boy name.
Malek is currently ranked #28,997 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Malek include Mal, May, Maie, and Malkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Malek include Maleah, Malena, Maleni, Maleia, Malea . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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