Melika

“Melika is believed to have Persian roots and is primarily used in Persian-speaking countries” — Associated with beauty and grace

Persian origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#13003US 2023

7Births / yr

↑Rising

379All-time births

📅 Since 197100

How to pronounce Melika

MEL·ee·KAH

/ˈmɛl.iː.ˈkɑ/ · stress on MEL · 3 syllables

“Melika is believed to have Persian roots and is primarily used in Persian-speaking countries”

Associated with beauty and grace · Persian origin

What does Melika mean and where does it come from?

Melika is believed to have Persian roots and is primarily used in Persian-speaking countries. It has gained some popularity in the United States and other countries as a feminine name associated with beauty and grace. There are a few notable personalities with the name, especially in the arts and en

Cultural significance

Melika has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Persian-speaking communities, where it reflects values of persian.

Peak popularity

Reached #4889 in 1977 — currently #13003 in the US.

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How else can you spell Melika?

Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive

Melica

Spelling variant

What middle names flow best with Melika?

Melika works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Melika Grace

How popular is Melika right now?

Rising — up 42 spots — currently #13003 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1980–2023#13003 · Top 9.6%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#13003	7	▲ up 42
2021	#13045	7	▼ down 1808 · -12% births
2020	#11237	8	▲ up 6252 · +60% births
2010	#17489	5	▼ down 7836 · -55% births
2005	#9653	11	▲ up 478 · +22% births
2000	#10131	9	▼ down 1051
1995	#9080	9	▼ down 1481 · -18% births
1990	#7599	11	▲ up 293 · +38% births
1980	#7892	8	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Melika

Best Year1990Rank #7599

Peak Count11

Average Rank#11014

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1980 - 20239 years

The story of Melika

Melika is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1971. With 379 total births recorded, Melika remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #7892 in 1980, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #13003 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Melika in 1977:

Jennifer Melissa Amy Jessica Heather

Melika by decade

Melika peaked in the 1970s. See all 1970s names →

Decade	Births
1970s	64
1980s	63
1990s ★	100
2000s	91
2010s	53
2020s	8

💎Melika has only 379 total recorded births since 1971 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Melika?

ENGLISH

LissaMalindaMelMelanthaMelinaMelindaMindyMissieMissy

HUNGARIAN

Melinda

ANCIENT GREEK

Meliton

ENGLISH

Melina

What names sound and feel like Melika?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Melika also consider these

Merika

American · An alternative spelling

Menika

Sanskrit-speaking regions · jewel, precious gem

American · a derivative of

Meika

Japan · Japanese

Selika

American · A beloved name

Elika

Hebrew · Hebrew

How is Melika written in other languages?

Common questions about the name Melika

What does the name Melika mean?

Melika means "Persian" — a name rooted in Persian tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Melika?

Melika is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Melika have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Melika?

Melika originates from Persian tradition. Persian names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Melika?

Melika is a three-syllable name pronounced M EH1 L IY0 K AA1. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

What sibling names go well with Melika?

Melika pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Persian heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.