Maalik

Meaning of Maalik

Maalik is an Arabic treasure—pronounced mah-LEEK—that literally means “king” or “owner,” conjuring an image of gentle sovereignty and heartfelt responsibility. Rooted in centuries of poetic tradition and even one of the 99 beautiful names of God in Islam (al-Mālik, “The Sovereign”), this name carries an air of quiet authority, like a warm breeze guiding a ship to safe harbor. Though still relatively rare in the U.S.—just ten little Maaliks joined the ranks in 2024, placing it near #914—its enduring presence on the charts speaks to parents’ growing appetite for names that blend understated strength with soulful depth. With Maalik, a child inherits not only a crown of cultural heritage but a story brimming with honor, resilience, and endless promise.

Pronunciation

Arabic

• Pronunced as mah-LEEK (/mɐˈliːk/)

• Malachi
• Maleek
• Malick
• Malik
• Malikai
• Malakai
• Maliki