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The baby name Malyck is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MA-lik (English approx.); IPA: /ˈmæ.lɪk/ — Arabic form often /maˈliːk/.

Malyck is Arabic in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: MA-lik (English approx.); IPA: /ˈmæ.lɪk/ — Arabic form often /maˈliːk/

What is the meaning of the name Malyck ?

The baby name Malyck is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MA-lik (English approx.); IPA: /ˈmæ.lɪk/ — Arabic form often /maˈliːk/.

Malyck is Arabic in Origin.

Malyck is a modern, stylized spelling of Malik, drawing primarily on the Arabic malik, "king, sovereign." Through its link to Malik, it can also carry the Greenlandic meaning "wave," from the Kalaallisut word malik; this dual heritage gives Malyck connotations of leadership and fluid strength.

As Malik, the name has long been used across the Islamic world for nobles, judges, and scholars, and appears in the Qur'anic epithet al-Malik, "the King." In English-speaking countries it rose in the late 20th century, notably within African American communities, and creative respellings like Malyck followed. Related forms include Malik, Malek, Malick, Maleek, Malique, and Malyk/Malyk; feminine counterparts are Malika and Maleeka. Parents choosing Malyck typically intend the regal Arabic sense, though the Greenlandic "wave" offers an appealing nature image alongside the name's modern, distinctive look.

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Malyck – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
Canada Boys 2021 #311 5 2,600
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
France Boys 2014 #415 3 2,861
SA Boys 0 #1,689 3 28,008

Malyck is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
France
JM
MV
PT

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Malyck is predominantly a boy's name, used for boys.
Malyck is a 2 syllable name, pronounced MA-lik (English approx.); IPA: /ˈmæ.lɪk/ — Arabic form often /maˈliːk/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Malik, Malek, Maleek, Malick and Malyk.
Yes, very popular — Malyck ranked #79 in MV in 0, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Malyck ranks highest in MV (#79 in 0).