King or sovereign
Derived from the Arabic root m-l-k, this name signifies royalty and leadership. It is closely related to the Hebrew name Melech and is often used to denote a ruler or possessor. In Islamic tradition, Al-Malik is one of the 99 names of Allah, though the name Malek is commonly used for individuals.
Less common today
Malek isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,276 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Syrian-American pianist and composer
Film producer and director
Saudi Arabian professional footballer
