Total births
405
Boys' name · since 1992
Maleik
Maleik has 405 recorded births since 1992 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1998 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 405
- total births
- 1992–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
Maleik is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 405 have been recorded since 1992.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Maleik has been recorded 405 times among boys since 1992, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1992 to 2023.
- 405 total births
- 1992–2023 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
405 boys have been named Maleik since 1992, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2023.
- 405
- total births
- 1992–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Maleik was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
28 babies were named Maleik in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
Maleik's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Maleik's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1994, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1998 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Maleik at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1998
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1992
Maleik popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2023
- Peak year (1998)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Maleik by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Maleik's strongest decade.
169 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Maleik births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
135 births
- 2000s
2000s
169 births
- 2010s
2010s
91 births
- 2020s 10
2020s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 169 births (42% of all-time use).
Maleik by state
Where Maleik concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 5 | 1.2% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Virginia | | 5 | 1.2% |
North Carolina share of Maleik's total US births 1.2%
Even split
5 of 405 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Maleik? ▼
Since 1992, Social Security records show 405 babies named Maleik. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 1998, with 28 births.
When was Maleik most popular? ▼
Maleik was most popular in the 2000s decade with 169 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Maleik most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Maleik are North Carolina (5 births), New York (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Maleik been used? ▼
Records for Maleik go back to 1992, giving 32 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Maleik? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Malcolm, Malachi, Malik, Malakai, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Maleik's data
- Maleik's decade-level peak was the 2000s (169 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Maleiks (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Maleik
Nearby Names Like Maleik
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Maleik
Malcolm Boy
#314 70,209 births
Malachi Boy
#149 65,758 births
Malik Boy
#428 49,607 births
Malakai Boy
#232 17,830 births
Malcom Boy
#1737 5,864 births
Compare Maleik side by side: Maleik vs Malcolm Maleik vs Malachi Maleik vs Malik
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1992–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Maleik: Baby Name Since 1992 - 405 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/maleik. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Maleik draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.