UK boy's name
Melik
Of Turkish origin, meaning "king" or "sovereign ruler".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Melik is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Melik popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2007 to 2022. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Melik. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Melik ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 3 boys were registered as Melik.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Melik as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Melik mean?
The given name Melik originates from the Arabic language and culture. It has its roots in the Arabic word "malik," which means "king" or "ruler." The name Melik gained prominence during the medieval period in the Middle East and North Africa, regions where Arabic was the predominant language.
In ancient Arabic texts and historical records, the name Melik was often associated with royalty, nobility, and leadership. It was a popular choice among the ruling classes and those who held positions of authority. The name's connection to kingship and sovereignty was a source of pride and prestige.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Melik can be found in the annals of the Abbasid Caliphate, a prominent Islamic empire that ruled from the 8th to the 13th century. During this period, several rulers and prominent figures bore the name Melik, including Melik al-Ashraf (1200-1237), a Mamluk sultan who ruled over parts of modern-day Egypt and Syria.
Throughout history, the name Melik has been carried by various notable individuals across different cultures and regions. One such figure was Melik Shah I (1055-1092), a Seljuk Sultan of the Great Seljuk Empire, who is credited with expanding the empire's territory and fostering cultural and intellectual pursuits.
In the Ottoman Empire, Melik Paşa (1565-1627) was a prominent statesman and grand vizier who served under Sultan Murad IV. His achievements included successful military campaigns and administrative reforms that strengthened the empire's governance.
Another historical figure with the name Melik was Melik Nasreddin Mirza (1829-1888), a Persian prince and governor who played a significant role in the modernization efforts of Qajar Iran during the 19th century.
In more recent times, Melik Kaylan (born 1962) is a British-American writer, journalist, and co-founder of the literary magazine "Travelers' Tales," whose work has explored diverse cultural themes and experiences.
It is worth noting that the name Melik has also found its way into other languages and cultures, sometimes with slight variations in spelling or pronunciation, reflecting the influence of Arabic culture and language across various regions throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Melik over time
The chart below shows babies named Melik registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Melik, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Melik by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Melik 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4333 | 3 | 1 |
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Names similar to Melik
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Melik: questions and answers
How popular is the name Melik in the UK right now?
In 2022, Melik was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Melik most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 3 babies registered as Melik in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Melik?
Of Turkish origin, meaning "king" or "sovereign ruler".
How many people are called Melik in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Melik across the 2 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.