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Malik

Pronunciation: [ m-AL-ihk ]

Girl Name #35,055 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Malik is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AL-ihk.

Parents who love the name Malik often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#35,055
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Mal May Malie

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Malik is also used as a boy name, ranked #430.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Malik

Is Malik a boy or girl name?
Malik is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #35055. As a boy name, it is ranked #430. Malik is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Malik?
Malik is pronounced m-AL-ihk.
How popular is the name Malik?
Malik is currently ranked #35055 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Malik?
Common nicknames for Malik include Mal, May, and Malie.
Is Malik a common or rare name?
Malik is an uncommon name, ranked #35055 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Malik

Malik is a girl name .

Is Malik a boy or girl name? Malik is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #35,055 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #430. Malik is more commonly used as a boy name.

Malik is currently ranked #35,055 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Malik include Mal, May, and Malie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Malik include Malia, Maliyah, Maliah, Malina, Malika . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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