US Popularity:3199
Origin:Arabic
Other Origin(s):Persian
Meaning:King
Seeking a standout name to crown your precious baby? Malek is a boy's name of Arabic and Persian origin, meaning "king." The name is thought to date back to the Late Bronze Age and has several alternative spellings, such as Malik and Malyk. No doubt, your little king will make a royal addition to your family life!
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Malek Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Malek is currently #3677 on The Bump
Boy:Malek is currently #1202 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Malek is currently #3199 in U.S. births
Boy:Malek is currently #1020 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#3199
in 2022
- 45
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data

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