Maliki
Every Maliki since 1992 — 1,181 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maliki
Maliki is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,808 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 1,181 American babies have been named Maliki. Its peak came in 2005, when 79 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Maliki stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maliki year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #4,808 |
| 2024 | 18 | #5,365 |
| 2023 | 29 | #3,854 |
| 2022 | 38 | #3,194 |
| 2021 | 38 | #3,155 |
| 2020 | 56 | #2,386 |
| 2019 | 43 | #2,882 |
| 2018 | 53 | #2,460 |
| 2017 | 38 | #3,106 |
| 2016 | 39 | #3,043 |
| 2015 | 58 | #2,290 |
| 2014 | 50 | #2,503 |
| 2013 | 51 | #2,448 |
| 2012 | 44 | #2,749 |
| 2011 | 47 | #2,618 |
| 2010 | 51 | #2,454 |
| 2009 | 48 | #2,611 |
| 2008 | 56 | #2,337 |
| 2007 | 54 | #2,401 |
| 2006 | 56 | #2,271 |
| 2005 | 79 | #1,704 |
| 2004 | 45 | #2,471 |
| 2003 | 41 | #2,537 |
| 2002 | 30 | #3,059 |
| 2001 | 22 | #3,803 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,921 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,760 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maliki in 2025?
Maliki ranked #4,808 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maliki?
1,181 babies have been named Maliki in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maliki most popular?
Maliki peaked in 2005, when 79 newborns received the name.
Is Maliki a boy or girl name?
Maliki is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maliki rising or falling?
Maliki is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.