Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Melika since 1971
Babies named Melika per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1989, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Melika's real moment was 1977.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 64 |
| 1980s | 63 |
| 1990s | 100 |
| 2000s | 91 |
| 2010s | 53 |
| 2020s | 35 |
Meaning & origin
Melika is a feminine name with Arabic origins, closely related to Malika, meaning 'queen.' First recorded in the United States in 1971, it saw a peak in popularity in 1977. As of 2025, the name ranks 13,208, with approximately 1 in 267,878 baby girls receiving it. Its trajectory has been stable over recent decades, indicating a consistent but low level of use. Melika is not heavily concentrated in any particular state, reflecting its widespread but sparse adoption. The name offers a melodic alternative to more common variants like Malika, appealing to parents seeking a name with a regal meaning and global resonance.
Melika is a variant of the Arabic name Malika, meaning 'queen.' It is also used in Persian and other languages influenced by Arabic. The name has been in use in the United States since at least 1971, with a peak in popularity in 1977.
“Melika” around the world
Where Melika lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Meli, Lika
Sibling names for Melika
Names that share Melika's style, for a brother or sister.
