Will my child share the name Maleek with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 19 UK babies named Maleek per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Maleek in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Maleek becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Maleek is declining: down 413 places since 2020, to #1,406 in 2025. It peaked at #874 in 2019.

Is Maleek a good choice for a distinctive name?

Maleek 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.

Who are some famous people named Maleek?

Notable people named Maleek include: Maleek Powell and Maleek Irons.

Is Maleek a popular baby name in the United States?

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

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1406

Maleek

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Maleek is a distinctive choice, ranked #1406 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Maleek in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Maleek

Maleek has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 602 places in five years. It was most popular in 2019 at #874 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1998.

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

⭐ Famous People Named Maleek

Maleek Powell — Maleek Powell is a Cayman Islands association footballer who plays for Philippines Football League club Valenzuela PB–Mendiola.
Maleek Irons — Maleek Irons is a Canadian former professional football running back.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.