Holding steady.
Popularity of Milik since 1975
Babies named Milik per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 75 |
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Milik is a rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1975. It never reached the top 1000, but its peak year was 1996, the year it saw its highest usage. In that peak year, approximately 5 babies were named Milik. Since then, its trajectory has remained stable, with occasional single-digit annual uses. Milik is most likely a phonetic variant of the well-known Arabic name Malik, meaning 'king,' a connection that gives it a subtle regal quality. The name's scarcity means it remains distinctive, a quiet choice for parents drawn to its sound and cross-cultural roots.
Milik is likely a variant of Malik, an Arabic name meaning 'king' or 'sovereign'. The name Malik has been used across the Islamic world and is also found in Slavic languages. Milik may have emerged as a phonetic spelling or as a diminutive form. Its recorded use in the United States dates to 1975, but it has never appeared in the top 1000 names.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Malik
Sibling names for Milik
Names that share Milik's style, for a brother or sister.
