How Many People Are Named Malique?

Complete statistics for the name Malique: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Malique
Very Rare
Arabic

Malique is a unique name with Arabic roots, rarely heard but carrying a strong presence. Only 1,917 people named Malique live in the US today, making up just 1 in 172,182 Americans. The majority, 82%, are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~1,917
Living in US
1 in 172,182
Americans
1998
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Arabic origin, meaning noble
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Determined Confident Ambitious
33
Life Path Number

Life-path number 33 suggests a destiny filled with leadership and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,251
Worldwide Bearers
#478,963
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
73
🇺🇸 United States
1,917
🇨🇩 DR Congo
62
🇵🇹 Portugal
28
🇧🇯 Benin
18
🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda
12
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
10
🇬🇧 England
9
🇳🇬 Nigeria
6
🇮🇩 Indonesia
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,906 (99%)
♀ Female
11 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
1,609
Would be under 30 (82%)
343
Would be 30–60 (18%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,952 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: 1998

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
26
Modern Appeal
94
International
68

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Malique Through the Generations

Malique emerged in the late 20th century, peaking in popularity in 1998 with 133 births. Since then, its usage has declined, reflecting a trend seen among many newer-generation names. As of now, the average age of someone named Malique is 22, with 1,609 individuals under 30 and only 343 aged between 30 and 60. This stark age distribution underscores the name's youth-centric nature, making it a symbol of contemporary times.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 183
Florida 142
California 71
Georgia 67
Texas 44
Illinois 42
Virginia 40
North Carolina 38
Ohio 36
Maryland 31

✨ Similar Names to Malique

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Malique's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Malique

How Many People Have the Name Malique?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,917 people in the United States currently share the name Malique. That works out to roughly 1 in every 172,182 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Malique a Common or Rare Name?

Malique 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 Malique Mean?

Malique means "Arabic origin, meaning noble" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Malique in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Malique Most Popular?

The name Malique reached peak popularity in 1998, with 133 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 Malique?

Approximately 1,917 people named Malique live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,952. That works out to roughly 1 in 172,182 Americans.

Is Malique a rare name?

Malique is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 172,182 Americans has this name.

What does the name Malique mean?

Malique means "Arabic origin, meaning noble" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Malique more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Malique are male and 1% are female.

When was Malique most popular?

Malique peaked in 1998 with 133 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,917
All-Time Births1,952
1 in X1 in 172,182
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age22
Peak Year1998
World Rank#478,963
Male %99%
Female %1%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.