UK girl's name
Mallika
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "jasmine flower".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mallika is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mallika popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4012, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 8 births.
This profile covers 30 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2001 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 63% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 30 living people in the UK are called Mallika. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mallika ranked #4012 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 8 girls were registered as Mallika.
- • About 30 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mallika as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4012
2010
Births in 2010
5
Latest year
Peak year
2005
8 births
Estimated living
30
2026
Meaning
What does Mallika mean?
The name Mallika is derived from the Sanskrit language and has its origins in ancient India. It is a feminine name that can be translated to mean "jasmine flower" or "prosperous one." The name is believed to have been in use since the Vedic period, which dates back to the second millennium BCE.
Mallika was a popular name among the Hindu community and can be found mentioned in various ancient Indian texts and scriptures. The name appears in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, where it is used as the name of a character.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mallika can be found in an inscription from the 3rd century BCE, which mentions a woman named Mallika who was a member of the Mauryan Empire's royal court.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Mallika. One of the most famous was Mallika Arjuna Everti (1909-1958), a prominent Indian dancer and choreographer who helped popularize classical Indian dance forms such as Bharatanatyam and Odissi.
Another notable Mallika was Mallika Sarabhai (1918-2016), an Indian dancer, choreographer, and activist who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and worked towards women's empowerment.
In the realm of literature, Mallika Sengupta (1960-present) is a renowned Indian writer and poet who has published several collections of poems and short stories.
Mallika Sherawat (1976-present) is a prominent Indian actress who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and is known for her bold and controversial roles.
Mallika Dua (1991-present) is a popular Indian comedian and actress who has gained recognition for her satirical sketches and stand-up comedy performances.
While the name Mallika has its roots in ancient India, it has transcended cultural boundaries and is now used by individuals from various backgrounds around the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mallika over time
The chart below shows babies named Mallika registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mallika, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2010, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mallika by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mallika was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4012 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3370 | 25 | 5 |
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- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
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FAQ
Mallika: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mallika in the UK right now?
In 2010, Mallika was ranked #4012 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Mallika most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 8 babies registered as Mallika in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mallika?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "jasmine flower".
How many people are called Mallika in the UK?
A total of 30 babies have been registered as Mallika across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.