Malek
Boy name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Malek: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2004.
Of Arabic origin, Malek means "king" or "owner," deriving from the root *m-l-k*, which appears in many Semitic languages. It shares its etymology with the name Malik, and is sometimes considered a variant spelling. A famous bearer is the American actor Malek Akkad, known for producing the *Halloween* franchise films, though he is not to be confused with Rami Malek, the Oscar-winning star of *Bohemian Rhapsody*. No major places are directly named for a Malek, but the root appears in place names like the ancient kingdom of Malek in the Levant. A quieter presence in Scotland than in other parts of the UK, the name has a regal, dignified air.
Boy 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20043 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #7273 babies
- Total births
- 6since 2004
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y