How Many People Are Named Maliq?
Complete statistics for the name Maliq: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Maliq, a very rare name for boys, stands out with only 767 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 430,097 Americans. The majority, 93%, are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 779 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: 2002Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Maliq Through the Generations
Maliq emerged as a name in the early 2000s, peaking in popularity in 2002 with 64 births. Since then, its usage has been declining, but it still holds a unique place among names. With an average age of 19, Maliq is predominantly found among younger individuals, with 727 under 30 and only 52 aged between 30 and 60. This distribution suggests that Maliq is a name embraced by a new generation, likely influenced by contemporary naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Maliq's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Maliq
How Many People Have the Name Maliq?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 767 people in the United States currently share the name Maliq. That works out to roughly 1 in every 430,097 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Maliq a Common or Rare Name?
Maliq 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 Maliq Mean?
Maliq means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Maliq in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Maliq Most Popular?
The name Maliq reached peak popularity in 2002, with 64 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 Maliq?
Approximately 767 people named Maliq live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 779. That works out to roughly 1 in 430,097 Americans.
Is Maliq a rare name?
Maliq is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 430,097 Americans has this name.
What does the name Maliq mean?
Maliq means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Maliq more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Maliq are male and 0% are female.
When was Maliq most popular?
Maliq peaked in 2002 with 64 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.