Malique

Malique - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Malique at a glance

Malique is ranked #3701 among boy baby names in 2024, with 6 births in 2024. It peaked in 1998 at #1018 and first appeared on the charts in 1991.

Rank in 2024
#3701
Births in 2024
6
Peak year
1998 (#1018)
First appeared
1991
Trend
#4059 in 2019 → #3701 in 2024 (Rising)
Popularity
1 in 246,086 boys
Visitor rating
4.6/5 (10 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Malique appeared on the charts for the first time in 1991 on position #3369. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Malique and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Malique? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Malique. The baby boy name Malique was given to 6 baby boys in 2024, ranking #3701 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 246,086 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Malique peaked in popularity 28 years ago in 1998 on position 1018.



Famous with this name

Rayan Malique
Malique McLaren
Malique Hawkins


How would you rate Malique, 1-5?

Rating: 4.6/5 (10 recent votes)


Malique is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Malique is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,509 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,509.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Malique is where you live.


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Malique origin and meaning

Malique is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Malique, pop culture references for the name Malique and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Malique

We've found the following names that sound similar to Malique, sorted by popularity.

Miles / Malachi / Myles / Malik / Malakai / Malaki / Malakhi / Malek / Melissa / Malikai /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20243701
20203964
20194059
20174109
20164126
20144216
20132138
20122823
20102644
20092521
20082432
20072378
20061868
20051544
20042006
20031864
20021446
20011232
20001264
19991740
19981018
19971101
19961057
19951273
19941725
19932019
19913369

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Texas2509

Even more about Malique


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Malique a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Malique?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1998
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Malique
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 246,086
Letter count 7
Syllable count 3
Year first discovered 1991
2024 births +6

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