Malik
5 countries#437 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Malik was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
49,866 births recorded 1949–2025 · currently #437 · peaked in 1996 with 4,050 births
Most common in: New York, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
12,559 births recorded 1946–2022 · currently #223 · peaked in 1987 with 315 births
Most common in: Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Nord, Seine-Saint-Denis, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,895 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #649 · peaked in 2021 with 123 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,806 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #378 · peaked in 2021 with 118 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
82 births recorded 2003–2025 · currently #560 · peaked in 2020 with 11 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
7 births recorded 2017–2024 · peaked in 2024 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Malik’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #289 | — |
| 2007 | #273 | ↑16 |
| 2008 | #280 | ↓7 |
| 2009 | #255 | ↑25 |
| 2010 | #283 | ↓28 |
| 2011 | #322 | ↓39 |
| 2012 | #340 | ↓18 |
| 2013 | #341 | ↓1 |
| 2014 | #372 | ↓31 |
| 2015 | #375 | ↓3 |
| 2016 | #382 | ↓7 |
| 2017 | #378 | ↑4 |
| 2018 | #373 | ↑5 |
| 2019 | #363 | ↑10 |
| 2020 | #373 | ↓10 |
| 2021 | #392 | ↓19 |
| 2022 | #394 | ↓2 |
| 2023 | #383 | ↑11 |
| 2024 | #428 | ↓45 |
| 2025 | #437 | ↓9 |
Frequently asked questions about Malik
Is Malik a popular name?
Yes — Malik currently ranks #437 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Malik more common for boys or girls?
Malik is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Malik most popular?
Malik peaked in 1996 in United States, with 4,050 recorded births that year.
Is Malik rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Malik’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3690 in 1949 to #437 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Malik?
At least 64,320 babies have been recorded with the name Malik across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Malik popular in more than one country?
Yes — Malik appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Malik?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Malik include Frederick, Moshe, Mario, Jasai.
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