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Melik

♂ Boy

Pronounced meh-LEEK /mɛˈlik/Medium

Meaning: A Turkish form of Malik — from Arabic, 'a king; a sovereign; a ruler'Low

In 30 seconds: A king; a sovereign: Melik is a form of Malik. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'meh-LEEK').

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Origin LowArabic, Turkish

MeaningA Turkish form of Malik — from Arabic, 'a king; a sovereign; a ruler'

U.S. rank (2025)#11532 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1997

Total births (all-time)≈ 495

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

Melik is a Turkish form of Malik — from Arabic, 'a king; a sovereign; a ruler' (Al-Malik, 'the King', is one of the names of God in Islam). A crisp, classic name (said 'meh-LEEK').

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish and Arabic families. Rare, a-king at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Malik means 'a king; a sovereign; a ruler' in Arabic — Melik is the Turkish form, crisp and classic (said 'meh-LEEK').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Malik — Arabic etymology

Variations

MalikMelihMelick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Melik mean?

Melik is a Turkish form of Malik — Arabic 'a king; a sovereign; a ruler'.

How do you pronounce Melik?

It's said meh-LEEK /mɛˈlik/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Melik a boy or girl name?

Melik is a boy's name.

How popular is Melik?

Melik is a rare name in the U.S.