Declining since 1996, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Melik since 1976
Babies named Melik per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 157 |
| 2000s | 182 |
| 2010s | 90 |
| 2020s | 61 |
Meaning & origin
Melik is a concise Arabic name meaning 'king,' directly derived from the root malik. While relatively rare in the United States, it has seen modest but consistent use since its first recorded appearance in 1976. Its peak popularity came in 1997, though it has been gradually declining since 1996. As of 2025, it ranks 10,695th, with approximately 1 in 284,679 newborn boys receiving the name. Melik offers a straightforward alternative to the more common spelling Malik, retaining the same regal meaning and cross-cultural appeal.
Melik derives from the Arabic word malik (king). It is a common element in compound names and titles across the Islamic world, also appearing in Turkish and other languages influenced by Arabic.
“Melik” around the world
Where Melik lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Melik
Names that share Melik's style, for a brother or sister.
