Will my child share the name Abdulmalik with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Abdulmalik per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Abdulmalik in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Abdulmalik becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Abdulmalik has been fairly steady, ranked #2,269 in 2025 against #2,228 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #1,281 in 2014.

Is Abdulmalik a good choice for a distinctive name?

Abdulmalik is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Abdulmalik a popular baby name in the United States?

Abdulmalik does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Abdulmalik

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Abdulmalik is a distinctive choice, ranked #2269 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Abdulmalik in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Abdulmalik

Abdulmalik has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 444 places in five years. It was most popular in 2014 at #1281 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.

Abdulmalik is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Abdulmalik in their class.