Maliek
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Maliek first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 1,055 babies have been named Maliek in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maliek is past its peak , currently ranked #12,518 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,518
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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#12,372 in US
Hebrew origin
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#12,434 in US
Japanese origin
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#12,499 in US
Chinese origin
"generous, magnanimous"
#12,612 in US
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About the Name Maliek
Maliek is a boy name .
Maliek is currently ranked #12,518 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Maliek include Mal, Mali, Maliy, Maliie, May, Maie, and Malkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Maliek include Malik, Malikai, Malique . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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