Boys name · Illinois
Malik in Illinois
Malik was the 303rd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 36 babies named Malik that year. Since 1969, Illinois families have named 2,942 babies Malik.
Popularity over time
Malik in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 10 | 571st |
| 1977 | 6 | 836th |
| 1991 | 14 | 598th |
| 1998 | 204 | 89th |
| 2005 | 64 | 237th |
| 2012 | 59 | 229th |
| 2018 | 50 | 266th |
| 2025 | 36 | 303rd |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 571st in 1969 to 303rd in 2025.
The most babies named Malik in Illinois in a single year was 273, in 1996. Its best showing was 58th among boys names in 1996.
Across the country, Malik reached its best rank of 6th in District of Columbia (1996). See Malik in every state →
How popular is Malik in Illinois?
Malik was the 303rd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 36 babies named Malik that year. Since 1969, Illinois families have named 2,942 babies Malik.
How many babies are named Malik in Illinois?
In 2025, 36 babies were named Malik in Illinois. The most babies named Malik in Illinois in a single year was 273, in 1996.
What is the rank of Malik in Illinois?
Malik ranked 303rd among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 58th among boys names in 1996.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.
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