US Popularity:2706
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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How Popular Is The Name Malek?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Malek is currently #3721 on The Bump
Boy:Malek is currently #2079 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Malek is currently #2706 in U.S. births
Boy:Malek is currently #1272 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#1272
in 2023
+ 256
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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