Melik
3 countries#1742 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Melik was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
509 births recorded 1960–2022 · currently #1742 · peaked in 2006 with 23 births
Most common in: Rhône, Moselle, Bas-Rhin, Alpes-Maritimes, Maine-et-Loire
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
495 births recorded 1976–2025 · currently #10695 · peaked in 1997 with 33 births
Most common in: California, New York, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3 births recorded 2007–2007 · peaked in 2007 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3 births recorded 2007–2007 · peaked in 2007 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Melik’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #2292 | — |
| 2004 | #1245 | ↑1047 |
| 2005 | #1237 | ↑8 |
| 2006 | #1241 | ↓4 |
| 2007 | #1379 | ↓138 |
| 2008 | #1514 | ↓135 |
| 2009 | #1747 | ↓233 |
| 2010 | #1920 | ↓173 |
| 2011 | #2168 | ↓248 |
| 2012 | #2123 | ↑45 |
| 2013 | #2131 | ↓8 |
| 2014 | #2185 | ↓54 |
| 2015 | #2040 | ↑145 |
| 2016 | #2936 | ↓896 |
| 2017 | #2762 | ↑174 |
| 2018 | #2717 | ↑45 |
| 2019 | #2407 | ↑310 |
| 2020 | #2040 | ↑367 |
| 2021 | #1888 | ↑152 |
| 2022 | #1742 | ↑146 |
Frequently asked questions about Melik
Is Melik a popular name?
Yes — Melik currently ranks #1742 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Melik more common for boys or girls?
Melik is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Melik most popular?
Melik peaked in 2006 in France, with 23 recorded births that year.
Is Melik rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Melik’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1115 in 1960 to #1742 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Melik?
At least 1,007 babies have been recorded with the name Melik across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Melik popular in more than one country?
Yes — Melik appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Melik?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Melik include Merlyn.
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