unisex name
Alika
uh-LEE-kuh (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Births on record 1,358
Alika is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 53% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1998, when 35 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1971.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Alika Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 113 |
| 1980s | 222 |
| 1990s | 247 |
| 2000s | 281 |
| 2010s | 261 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 81 |
How Popular Is Alika?
In 2024, Alika was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Alika Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Alika
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Alika Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Alika over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Alika
- English uh-LEE-kuh
Sibling Names for Alika
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Alika — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Alika
How popular is the name Alika?
In 2024, Alika was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Alika a girl's or a boy's name?
Alika is used for both girls and boys. About 53% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Alika?
Alika has 3 syllables.
When was Alika most popular?
Alika peaked in 1998, when 35 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.