girl's name
Mallika
MUHL-ih-kah (Hindi)
- Origin Indian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 377
Mallika is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2016 it was given to 6 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.
- Mallika is a name of Indian origin.
- Peaked in 2000, when 23 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1977.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Mallika Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 110 |
| 2000s | 152 |
| 2010s | 29 |
How Popular Is Mallika?
In 2016, Mallika was given to 6 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 Mallika 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 Mallika
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Mallika Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Mallika over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Mallika
- Hindi MUHL-ih-kah
Sibling Names for Mallika
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Mallika — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Mallika
How popular is the name Mallika?
In 2016, Mallika was given to 6 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 Mallika a girl's or a boy's name?
Mallika is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Mallika?
Mallika has 3 syllables.
When was Mallika most popular?
Mallika peaked in 2000, when 23 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.