Maliki Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Maliki means 'pertaining to or advocating the Madhhab of Imam Malik' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Maliki
Maliki is a name of Arabic origin that means 'pertaining to or advocating the Madhhab of Imam Malik', referring to the Maliki school of Islamic law. It is derived from the Arabic word 'malik', which means 'king' or 'sovereign'. The Maliki school is one of the four major schools of Islamic jurisprudence, and it is primarily followed in North Africa, West Africa, and some parts of the Middle East. The name Maliki is often given to boys in Muslim communities.
Popularity of the Name Maliki
The popularity for the name Maliki peaked in popularity in the year 2005 with 79 births, which ranked number 3,967 out of 30,165 unique names for that year. Maliki had the most male births in 2005 with 79, which ranked number 1,691 out of 13,368 male names. The number of births for the name Maliki has declined over the last ten years from 44 births to 38 births, a decline of -13.64%. Among males, Maliki has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 44 births to 38 births, a decline of -13.64%.
Nationwide Popularity of Maliki
- 20 Year Trend of Maliki: 26.67%
- 10 Year Trend of Maliki: -13.64%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Maliki: -13.64%
Popularity of Maliki by State
For males, Maliki was most popular in Southwestern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 5 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Maliki. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Maliki
- Total Births of Maliki: 37 (-1.46%)
- Male Births of Maliki: 37 (-1.46%)
Given the downward trend of Maliki over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.46% decrease in total births, for a total of 37 births in 2024. Male births for Maliki have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 37 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.46%.