Maleik
Every Maleik since 1992 — 405 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maleik
Maleik is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1992, 405 American babies have been named Maleik. Its peak came in 1998, when 28 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 Maleik stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maleik year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #13,442 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #13,357 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #11,631 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7,951 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,578 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 7 | #10,229 |
| 2014 | 8 | #9,314 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,877 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,611 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,854 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,931 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,526 |
| 2008 | 12 | #7,042 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,922 |
| 2006 | 26 | #3,856 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4,757 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,712 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,116 |
| 2002 | 23 | #3,738 |
| 2001 | 17 | #4,610 |
| 2000 | 20 | #4,014 |
| 1995 | 26 | #2,818 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
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| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maleik in 2025?
Maleik did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Maleik?
405 babies have been named Maleik in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maleik most popular?
Maleik peaked in 1998, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Maleik a boy or girl name?
Maleik is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maleik rising or falling?
Maleik is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.