Abdulmalik
Meaningservant of the King · Arabic
Abdulmalik is an Arabic boy name meaning “servant of the King”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Abdulmalik has the name Malik hiding inside it.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Abdulmalik would score 19 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationAbdulmalik peaked in 2015, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Abdulmalik you'd meet today is about 10 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Abdulmalik would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 121,951 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAbdulmalik first shows up in US birth records in 1988, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 37 years since.
US births per million boys, 1988–2025
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About the name Abdulmalik
Abdulmalik is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “servant of the King”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 2010s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
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Questions about the name Abdulmalik
What does the name Abdulmalik mean?
Abdulmalik means “servant of the King” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “king” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Kinsley (“king's meadow”), Ryan (“little king”), Rory (“red king”) and Kingston (“king's town”).
What is the origin of the name Abdulmalik?
Abdulmalik is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Abdulmalik a boy or girl name?
Abdulmalik is a boy name. In 2025, 14 US boys were named Abdulmalik.
How popular is the name Abdulmalik?
Abdulmalik ranked #6,143 for US boys in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 2015, when it reached #3,149. Over the last five years it has slipped 1,288 places.
What names are similar to Abdulmalik?
If you like Abdulmalik, you might also like Kinsley, Ryan, Rory and Kingston.
What should I know before naming my baby Abdulmalik?
Abdulmalik is an Arabic boy name meaning “servant of the King”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.