UK boy's name
Molik
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "king" or "sovereign".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Molik is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Molik popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4647, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 5 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2004 to 2011. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Molik. 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 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Molik ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 5 boys were registered as Molik.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Molik as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4647
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
5 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Molik mean?
The name Molik is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, derived from the root word "malik," which means "king" or "ruler." It can be traced back to the early Islamic era, around the 7th century CE, when Arabic culture and influence spread across the Middle East and North Africa.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Molik can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, where it is mentioned as a variant spelling of "Malik," referring to the archangel responsible for overseeing the realm of Hell. This association with divine authority and power may have contributed to the name's popularity among Islamic communities.
During the medieval period, the name Molik was particularly prevalent in regions under Islamic rule, such as the Abbasid Caliphate and the Umayyad Caliphate. It was often bestowed upon individuals from noble or influential families, reflecting the name's regal connotations.
Notable historical figures who bore the name Molik include:
1. Molik al-Ashraf (1265-1293), a Mamluk sultan of Egypt who ruled from 1290 to 1293 and was known for his military campaigns against the Crusaders and the Mongols.
2. Molik Shah I (1061-1092), the Sultan of the Seljuk Empire, who gained control over a vast territory stretching from modern-day Iran to Central Asia.
3. Molik Kafur (fl. 13th century), an influential military commander and ruler of the Delhi Sultanate in South Asia, who served as a regent during the reign of Sultan Alauddin Khalji.
4. Molik Ambar (1549-1626), an Abyssinian-born military leader and prime minister in the Ahmadnagar Sultanate, located in present-day Maharashtra, India.
5. Molik Ghazi (1271-1311), a Turkish ruler and the founder of the Ghazi dynasty, which ruled over parts of modern-day Turkey and Syria during the late 13th and early 14th centuries.
While the name Molik has its roots in the Islamic world, it has also been adopted by various cultures and communities across different regions, particularly in South Asia and the Middle East, where it continues to be used as a given name to this day.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Molik over time
The chart below shows babies named Molik registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Molik, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Molik by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Molik 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4647 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3214 | 8 | 2 |
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FAQ
Molik: questions and answers
How popular is the name Molik in the UK right now?
In 2011, Molik was ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Molik most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 5 babies registered as Molik in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Molik?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "king" or "sovereign".
How many people are called Molik in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Molik across the 3 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.