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.
About 11 boys were named Maalik in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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The angel who guards Hell (Jahannam) in Islamic theology · The Quran