MallowbyNames

Mylik

MY-lik · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name or a variant of Malik.

Peak popularity
1998
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Mylik since 1994

Babies named Mylik per year in U.S. Social Security records.

61319200020102020Most births 1998Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1990s65
2000s42
2010s6
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Mylik is a modern given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1994, reflecting the late-20th-century trend of inventive spellings and unique coinages. Its rarity is underscored by its absence from any top 1000 ranking and a negligible one-in-N rate. The name reached a modest peak in 1998, but has since remained stable with very occasional use, never registering in the top states. The etymology is ambiguous: it may be a creative respelling of the Arabic name Malik, or an entirely new formation. Parents selecting Mylik are likely drawn to its distinctive sound and modern feel.

Mylik first appeared in the United States in the 1990s. It may be a creative respelling of Malik, an Arabic name meaning 'king,' or a purely modern coinage influenced by the fashionable suffix '-lik.' Its use has remained rare, with a modest peak in 1998.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: My, Lik

Variants: Malik, Maliq

Sibling names for Mylik

Names that share Mylik's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Mya, Kylie, Lila, Nyla, Zara

Brothers: Jax, Kai, Zion, Rylan, Eli

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Mylik mean?
The meaning of Mylik is uncertain. It may be a variant of the Arabic name Malik, meaning 'king,' or a modern invented name.
How popular is the name Mylik?
Mylik has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000. Its highest recorded usage was in 1998, and it remains a very rare name.
Is Mylik a boy's name or a girl's name?
Mylik is almost exclusively used as a boy's name.