Maleek Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Maleek means 'king' or 'sovereign' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Maleek
Maleek is an Arabic name that means 'king', 'sovereign', or 'master'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'malik', which also means 'king'. Maleek is a strong and regal name that conveys power and authority. It has origins in Islamic culture and is often given to boys to symbolize leadership and strength.
Popularity of the Name Maleek
The popularity for the name Maleek peaked in popularity in the year 1997 with 90 births, which ranked number 2,990 out of 24,886 unique names for that year. Maleek had the most male births in 1997 with 90, which ranked number 1,273 out of 10,811 male names. The number of births for the name Maleek has declined sharply over the last ten years from 66 births to 49 births, a decline of -25.76%. Among males, Maleek has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 66 births to 49 births, a decline of -25.76%.
Nationwide Popularity of Maleek
- 20 Year Trend of Maleek: -9.26%
- 10 Year Trend of Maleek: -25.76%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Maleek: -25.76%
Popularity of Maleek by State
For males, Maleek was most popular in Northeastern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 5 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Maleek. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 | 1798 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Maleek
- Total Births of Maleek: 48 (-2.93%)
- Male Births of Maleek: 48 (-2.93%)
Given the downward trend of Maleek over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.93% decrease in total births, for a total of 48 births in 2024. Male births for Maleek have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 48 male births in 2024, a decrease of -2.93%.