Maliq
Every Maliq since 1994 — 785 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maliq
Maliq is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,502 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 785 American babies have been named Maliq. Its peak came in 2002, when 64 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Maliq stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maliq year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,502 |
| 2024 | 12 | #7,102 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,732 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5,348 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6,952 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,645 |
| 2019 | 26 | #4,068 |
| 2018 | 15 | #5,948 |
| 2017 | 22 | #4,546 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,581 |
| 2015 | 27 | #3,948 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,625 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,825 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,176 |
| 2011 | 25 | #4,063 |
| 2010 | 29 | #3,682 |
| 2009 | 37 | #3,145 |
| 2008 | 30 | #3,617 |
| 2007 | 28 | #3,754 |
| 2006 | 24 | #4,062 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4,758 |
| 2004 | 32 | #3,129 |
| 2003 | 46 | #2,338 |
| 2002 | 64 | #1,805 |
| 2001 | 37 | #2,599 |
| 2000 | 37 | #2,558 |
| 1995 | 12 | #4,999 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maliq in 2025?
Maliq ranked #11,502 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maliq?
785 babies have been named Maliq in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maliq most popular?
Maliq peaked in 2002, when 64 newborns received the name.
Is Maliq a boy or girl name?
Maliq is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maliq rising or falling?
Maliq is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.