Alik

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-lik /ˈɑ.lɪk/High

Meaning: A Slavic/Russian pet form of Alexander — from the Greek, 'a defender; a defender of men'; also a Hindi name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A defender: Alik is a pet form of Alexander. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA Slavic/Russian pet form of Alexander — from the Greek, 'a defender; a defender of men'; also a Hindi name; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#8316 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 376

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alik is a Slavic/Russian pet form of Alexander — from the Greek, 'a defender; a defender of men'; it is also a Hindi name (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'AH-lik').

In the U.S. it appears in Russian and Indian families. Rare, a-defender at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Alexander means 'a defender of men' in Greek — Alik is a Slavic/Russian pet form, crisp and modern (also a Hindi name; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AH-lik').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Alik — routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alik mean?

Alik is a pet form of Alexander — Greek 'a defender'; also a Hindi name; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Alik?

It's said AH-lik /ˈɑ.lɪk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Alik a boy or girl name?

Alik is a boy's name.

How popular is Alik?

Alik is a very rare name in the U.S.