The nameMalek
Malek is a name of Arabic origin meaning "king". Mostly for boys, it is also given to girls in France.
- Unisex name
- Arabic
Meaning
Malek comes from the Arabic malik, "king", or malik, "owner, master".
Origin
Arabic. It is also spelled Malik.
History
Malek has been given in France since the 1940s and grew in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Malek
Malek in France
Malek was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,300 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Malek. Its rise began around 1955, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Malek in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 95 births a year on average, against 133 in the five years before.
Malek in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Malek mean?
Malek comes from the Arabic malik, "king", or malik, "owner, master".
What is the origin of the name Malek?
Arabic. It is also spelled Malik.
Is Malek a girl's or a boy's name?
Malek is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.