UK boy's name
Maliq
An Arabic masculine name denoting royalty and sovereignty.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Maliq is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Maliq popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3451, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 8 births.
This profile covers 51 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 2001 to 2021. 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.
The latest count is about 63% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 51 living people in the UK are called Maliq. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Maliq ranked #3451 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 8 boys were registered as Maliq.
- • About 51 living people in the UK are estimated to have Maliq as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3451
2021
Births in 2021
5
Latest year
Peak year
2004
8 births
Estimated living
51
2026
Meaning
What does Maliq mean?
The name Maliq is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language. It is derived from the word "malik," which means "king" or "ruler." The name can be traced back to the 7th century, during the rise of Islam and the spread of the Arabic language across the Middle East and North Africa.
In Arabic culture, the name Maliq was often given to boys with the intention of bestowing upon them the qualities of leadership and authority. It was a name associated with strength, power, and respect.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maliq can be found in the Qur'an, the central religious text of Islam. The name appears in reference to one of the prophets mentioned in the scripture.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Maliq. One of the most famous was Maliq al-Zahir (1176-1226), a powerful Ayyubid sultan who ruled over parts of modern-day Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine. He was known for his military victories and for strengthening the Ayyubid dynasty.
Another prominent figure with the name Maliq was Maliq al-Kamil (1180-1238), the nephew of Maliq al-Zahir and also an Ayyubid sultan. He is remembered for his successful defense of Egypt against the Crusaders and his role in negotiating the transfer of Jerusalem to Muslim control.
In the 14th century, there was Maliq al-Nasir (1285-1341), a Mamluk sultan of Egypt and Syria. He was known for his long reign and his efforts to revive the Mamluk sultanate after a period of decline.
Moving forward in time, Maliq Ambar (1548-1626) was an Ethiopian-born military leader who served as the prime minister of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate in India. He is celebrated for his successful military campaigns against the Mughal Empire.
In more recent history, Maliq Jamal al-Din (1919-2005) was a prominent Syrian philosopher and writer who played a significant role in the Arab nationalist movement and the promotion of Arab culture and identity.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Maliq, a name steeped in tradition and associated with leadership, authority, and strength.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Maliq over time
The chart below shows babies named Maliq registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Maliq, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2021, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maliq by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Maliq 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4030 | 8 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3543 | 19 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3026 | 24 | 5 |
Related
Names similar to Maliq
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Maliq: questions and answers
How popular is the name Maliq in the UK right now?
In 2021, Maliq was ranked #3451 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Maliq most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 8 babies registered as Maliq in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Maliq?
An Arabic masculine name denoting royalty and sovereignty.
How many people are called Maliq in the UK?
A total of 51 babies have been registered as Maliq across the 11 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.