Melik
Every Melik since 1976 — 495 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Melik
Melik is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,532 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 495 American babies have been named Melik. Its peak came in 1997, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Melik stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Melik year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,532 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,579 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6,401 |
| 2022 | 10 | #8,111 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,424 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,505 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,642 |
| 2018 | 5 | #13,467 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7,947 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,451 |
| 2015 | 6 | #11,632 |
| 2014 | 6 | #11,664 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9,371 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,892 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,539 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,262 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,867 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,410 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,493 |
| 2006 | 7 | #10,285 |
| 2005 | 28 | #3,503 |
| 2004 | 30 | #3,263 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,459 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,878 |
| 2001 | 23 | #3,683 |
| 2000 | 20 | #4,019 |
| 1995 | 24 | #2,991 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Melik in 2025?
Melik ranked #11,532 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Melik?
495 babies have been named Melik in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Melik most popular?
Melik peaked in 1997, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Melik a boy or girl name?
Melik is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Melik rising or falling?
Melik is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.