King or sovereign
Maliik is a variant of the Arabic name Malik, which is one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic tradition. It signifies leadership, authority, and ownership. While the single-i spelling is more common, this double-i variant is occasionally used to emphasize pronunciation or as a modern stylistic choice.
Less common today
Maliik isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,120 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actor known for New York Undercover
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Character in the series The Wire · The Wire
