Mallika
Borrowed from Sanskrit मल्लिका (mallikā).
Every Mallika since 1977 — 332 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mallika
Mallika is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1977, 332 American babies have been named Mallika. Its peak came in 2000, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mallika stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mallika year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,531 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 7 | #14,097 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,979 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 8 | #13,030 |
| 2009 | 5 | #19,118 |
| 2008 | 9 | #12,234 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,380 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,545 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,180 |
| 2004 | 18 | #6,670 |
| 2003 | 20 | #5,962 |
| 2002 | 14 | #7,679 |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,734 |
| 2000 | 23 | #5,087 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,269 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,915 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Mallika
- Mallika Sarabhai Actor · b. 1954
- Mallika Sherawat Actor · b. 1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mallika mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit मल्लिका (mallikā).
How popular is the name Mallika in 2025?
Mallika did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Mallika?
332 babies have been named Mallika in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mallika most popular?
Mallika peaked in 2000, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Mallika a boy or girl name?
Mallika is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mallika rising or falling?
Mallika is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mallika?
Well-known people named Mallika include Mallika Sarabhai (actor), Mallika Sherawat (actor).