Maleek
Every Maleek since 1974 — 2,086 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maleek
Maleek is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,420 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 2,086 American babies have been named Maleek. Its peak came in 1997, when 90 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 Maleek stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maleek year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | #3,420 |
| 2024 | 38 | #3,196 |
| 2023 | 57 | #2,409 |
| 2022 | 50 | #2,663 |
| 2021 | 64 | #2,208 |
| 2020 | 48 | #2,642 |
| 2019 | 49 | #2,647 |
| 2018 | 44 | #2,780 |
| 2017 | 61 | #2,206 |
| 2016 | 39 | #3,042 |
| 2015 | 48 | #2,589 |
| 2014 | 49 | #2,531 |
| 2013 | 70 | #1,984 |
| 2012 | 66 | #2,083 |
| 2011 | 72 | #1,941 |
| 2010 | 52 | #2,423 |
| 2009 | 72 | #1,967 |
| 2008 | 74 | #1,943 |
| 2007 | 70 | #2,010 |
| 2006 | 77 | #1,803 |
| 2005 | 66 | #1,937 |
| 2004 | 56 | #2,122 |
| 2003 | 61 | #1,924 |
| 2002 | 54 | #2,036 |
| 2001 | 72 | #1,643 |
| 2000 | 75 | #1,579 |
| 1995 | 73 | #1,388 |
| 1990 | 14 | #4,112 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maleek in 2025?
Maleek ranked #3,420 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maleek?
2,086 babies have been named Maleek in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maleek most popular?
Maleek peaked in 1997, when 90 newborns received the name.
Is Maleek a boy or girl name?
Maleek is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maleek rising or falling?
Maleek is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.