UK boy's name
Abdulmalek
Servant or worshipper of the sovereign; Arabic name encompassing servitude to God.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Abdulmalek is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Abdulmalek popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4333, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2007 to 2007. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Abdulmalek is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Abdulmalek. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Abdulmalek ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 3 boys were registered as Abdulmalek.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abdulmalek as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4333
2007
Births in 2007
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Abdulmalek mean?
The name Abdulmalek has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is a compound name formed by the combination of two words: "Abdul" meaning "servant" or "slave" and "Malik" meaning "king" or "sovereign". Together, the name can be translated as "servant of the king" or "servant of the sovereign".
In Islamic tradition, the name is believed to have been first mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, where it is used as one of the names or attributes of God. The name has been popular among Muslims since the early days of Islam, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Abdulmalek can be found in the Umayyad Caliphate, which ruled a vast territory from its capital in Damascus between 661 and 750 CE. Abdulmalik ibn Marwan (646-705 CE) was the fifth caliph of the Umayyad Caliphate, reigning from 685 to 705 CE. He was known for consolidating the Umayyad rule and expanding the territory of the caliphate.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Abdulmalek. Among them is Abdulmalik Shah I (1104-1115 CE), the ruler of the Ghaznavid Empire, which spanned parts of modern-day Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan. Another prominent figure was Abdulmalik Razi (865-925 CE), a Persian physician, philosopher, and scholar who made significant contributions to various fields, including medicine, chemistry, and philosophy.
In the modern era, Abdulmalek Essaâdi (1905-1975) was a Moroccan religious scholar and politician who played a crucial role in the Moroccan independence movement. Abdulmalek Al-Arnaout (1925-2016) was a Syrian Islamic scholar and Hadith researcher, known for his extensive work on the authentication and compilation of hadith (sayings and traditions of Prophet Muhammad).
Abdulmalek Yarou (born 1992) is a Nigerien professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Nigerien national team and various clubs in Africa and Europe. Abdulmalek Mujahid (born 1949) is a retired Algerian footballer who played as a striker and represented the Algerian national team in the 1980s.
The name Abdulmalek has been widely used across various regions and cultures influenced by Islam, including the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, and parts of South Asia. It has transcended geographical boundaries and historical periods, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and religious traditions of the Islamic world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Abdulmalek by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abdulmalek was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4333 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Abdulmalek: questions and answers
How popular is the name Abdulmalek in the UK right now?
In 2007, Abdulmalek was ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Abdulmalek most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 3 babies registered as Abdulmalek in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Abdulmalek?
Servant or worshipper of the sovereign; Arabic name encompassing servitude to God.
How many people are called Abdulmalek in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Abdulmalek across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.