King or sovereign
Malyk is a variant of the Arabic name Malik, which is one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic tradition. It signifies a ruler, king, or master. While the 'y' spelling gives it a modern, phonetic flair in English-speaking countries, it retains its ancient roots of authority and leadership.
Less common today
Malyk isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,748 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Canadian professional soccer player
