Name comparison · boy names
Malakai vs. Malik
In 2025, Malakai leads at #213 among U.S. boys' names, with Malik at #437. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Malakai | Malik |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Rising | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #213 | #437 |
| Babies in 2025 | 1,657 | 724 |
| All-time peak | #213 in 2025 | #97 in 1996 |
| Uniqueness score | 29 / 100 | 39 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Hawaii (#22) | Maryland (#227) |