Owner, master, or king
Derived from the Arabic root m-l-k, this name signifies one who possesses or rules. In Islamic tradition, Al-Maalik is one of the 99 names of Allah, representing the Absolute Ruler. It is a name that conveys a sense of authority and responsibility.
Less common today
Maalik isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,295 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional basketball player
The angel who guards Hell (Jahannam) in Islamic theology · The Quran
