Maalik
Every Maalik since 1989 — 554 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maalik
Maalik is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,484 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 554 American babies have been named Maalik. Its peak came in 1995, when 35 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Maalik stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maalik year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,484 |
| 2024 | 10 | #8,104 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,434 |
| 2022 | 5 | #13,583 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,582 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9,231 |
| 2019 | 16 | #5,711 |
| 2018 | 7 | #10,336 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,949 |
| 2016 | 15 | #5,948 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,174 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5,897 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,115 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,884 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,313 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,584 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4,529 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,523 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5,586 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7,244 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4,143 |
| 2004 | 21 | #4,208 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,441 |
| 2002 | 19 | #4,270 |
| 2001 | 20 | #4,059 |
| 2000 | 27 | #3,194 |
| 1995 | 35 | #2,277 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,888 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maalik in 2025?
Maalik ranked #7,484 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maalik?
554 babies have been named Maalik in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maalik most popular?
Maalik peaked in 1995, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Maalik a boy or girl name?
Maalik is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maalik rising or falling?
Maalik is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.