King or sovereign
Derived from the Arabic root m-l-k, this name signifies a ruler, king, or owner. It is a variant of the more common Malik, often used in West African and French-speaking Muslim communities. In Islamic tradition, Al-Malik is one of the 99 names of Allah, representing the Absolute Ruler.
Less common today
Malick isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,543 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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