Likely a modern American creation or variant of Malik
Jalik is a contemporary name primarily used in the United States. It is often considered a creative blend or a variant of the Arabic name Malik, which means king or sovereign, though it lacks a singular ancient etymology of its own.
Less common today
Jalik isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,448 in 1997.
Highly ranked college basketball recruit
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).