NAME PROFILE
Maliki
Derived from Arabic, it signifies 'kingly' or 'sovereign.' This name suggests a person with a natural aura of authority and a generous, noble heart who leads others with grace.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,181 |
| Gender | Male (15% / 85%) |
| Peak year | 2005 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1993 |
| Most recent | 2023 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Arabic, African |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 52%IN — 17%CA — 13%FL — 9%NC — 9%
Notable People
Nuri al-Maliki (Prime Minister of Iraq) · Maliki (French comic book artist and creator of 'Maliki') · Maliki Cyril (Documentary filmmaker and civil rights activist) · Maliki McDuffie (American football defensive end) · Maliki (Brazilian football player and athlete)
Nicknames & Diminutives
LikiMalKai
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