Mahlik
Of Arabic origin, meaning "possessor", "master", or "king".
Name Census estimates that about 284 living Americans carry the first name Mahlik. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mahlik today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mahlik births was 2009 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mahlik. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
284
~ 1 in 1,206,881 Americans
Peak year
2009
18 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2023 SSA rank
#8,044
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Mahlik: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mahlik from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 93 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mahlik by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mahlik during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mahliks live
Origin
Meaning and history of Mahlik
The name Mahlik is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "malik," which means "king" or "ruler." It likely emerged during the spread of Islam in the 7th century CE when Arabic names gained popularity across the Middle East and North Africa.
In Arabic culture, the name Mahlik was often given to boys in hopes that they would grow to become strong and wise leaders, like the great rulers of the past. The name's association with power and authority can be traced back to ancient Islamic texts and historical records.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mahlik can be found in the writings of Al-Tabari, a renowned 9th-century Persian historian. He mentions a man named Mahlik ibn Anas, who served as a governor in Khurasan (modern-day Afghanistan and parts of Iran) during the Abbasid Caliphate.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Mahlik. One of the most famous was Malik al-Ashtar (594-667 CE), a prominent military commander and companion of Ali ibn Abi Talib, the fourth caliph of Islam. Malik al-Ashtar was renowned for his strategic brilliance and his commitment to justice and fairness.
Another notable Mahlik was Malik Kafur (c. 1293-1316 CE), an influential military general and administrator in the Delhi Sultanate. He was born into slavery but rose through the ranks to become a powerful figure in the court of Alauddin Khalji, leading several successful military campaigns and contributing to the expansion of the Sultanate's territories.
In the 12th century, Malik Shah I (1055-1092 CE) ruled as the Sultan of the Seljuk Empire, one of the largest empires in the medieval Islamic world. He was known for his military prowess, administrative skills, and patronage of art and architecture, including the construction of the famous Jame Mosque of Isfahan.
Another notable Mahlik was Malik Ambar (c. 1548-1626 CE), an Ethiopian-born military leader who served as the Prime Minister and regent of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate in the Deccan region of India. He is celebrated for his strategic genius, diplomatic skills, and his efforts to modernize the Ahmadnagar army.
While the name Mahlik has its roots in Arabic and Islamic culture, it has also been adopted and adapted by various other cultures and communities around the world, reflecting the rich diversity and cross-cultural influences that have shaped human history.
People
Mahlik + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mahlik as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mahlik: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mahlik?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 284 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mahlik going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,206,881 US residents.
Is Mahlik a common name?
We classify Mahlik as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 288 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mahlik most popular?
The single biggest year for Mahlik was 2009, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mahlik is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mahlik a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mahlik in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.