How Many People Are Named Maalik?
Complete statistics for the name Maalik: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Maalik means 'king' in Arabic, making it a regal choice. Only 533 people named Maalik live in the US today, which is just 1 in 618,964 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1995 with 35 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 21All 543 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1995Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Maalik Through the Generations
Maalik, a name that carries the weight of royalty, saw its peak in 1995 with 35 births. Since then, its usage has been declining, but it remains a modern name with 78% of those named Maalik being under 30 years old. With an estimated 533 living in the US today, Maalik stands out as a very rare name, ranking at number 108,235 globally with 4,128 living bearers, most of whom are found outside the US in Pakistan.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Maalik's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Maalik
How Many People Have the Name Maalik?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 533 people in the United States currently share the name Maalik. That works out to roughly 1 in every 618,964 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Maalik a Common or Rare Name?
Maalik is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Maalik Mean?
Maalik means "king" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Maalik in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Maalik Most Popular?
The name Maalik reached peak popularity in 1995, with 35 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Maalik?
Approximately 533 people named Maalik live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 543. That works out to roughly 1 in 618,964 Americans.
Is Maalik a rare name?
Maalik is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 618,964 Americans has this name.
What does the name Maalik mean?
Maalik means "king" and comes from Arabic origins.
Is Maalik more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Maalik are male and 0% are female.
When was Maalik most popular?
Maalik peaked in 1995 with 35 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.