Holding steady.
Popularity of Mallika since 1977
Babies named Mallika per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 110 |
| 2000s | 152 |
| 2010s | 29 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mallika is a feminine name of Indian origin with Sanskrit roots. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1977, and while it has never entered the national top 1000, its usage peaked in 2000 with a small but consistent number of births each year since then. The name's trajectory has been stable, indicating a steady but niche presence among families choosing names with Indian heritage. Mallika is most often associated with the jasmine flower, a symbol of beauty and grace in South Asian cultures, and it may also evoke connotations of queenship. The name remains uncommon in the United States, offering a distinctive option for those seeking a culturally rich and melodic name.
Mallika is a feminine name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word मल्लिका (mallikā), which refers to the jasmine flower. It also appears as a common given name in Bengali, Hindi, and other South Asian languages. The name has been used in India for centuries and is sometimes associated with royalty or nobility.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Malli, Malu
Variants: Malika
Sibling names for Mallika
Names that share Mallika's style, for a brother or sister.
