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BoyArabic

Malik

muh-LEEK

Popularity

#429

stable

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

49,126

Peak Year

#4,050 in 1996

First Recorded

1949

Style

Strong & Bold, Royal & Regal

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Malik is an Arabic name meaning 'king' or 'chief'. It signifies leadership and strength.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Malik Yoba

    American actor known for 'New York Undercover'

  • Malik Monk

    American professional basketball player

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

StrongLeaderIntelligentConfidentRespectful

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