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Melika

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How to Pronounce Melika

Pronounced meh-LEE-kah /mɛˈliː.kə/Medium

Meaning: A Persian form of Malika, from the Arabic malika, 'queen' (feminine of malik, 'king'). A regal, graceful name popular in Iran; here in its soft -e- spelling.Low

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Origin MediumPersian, Arabic
MeaningA Persian form of Malika, from the Arabic malika, 'queen' (feminine of malik, 'king'). A regal, graceful name popular in Iran; here in its soft -e- spelling.
U.S. rank (2024)#12970 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 400
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199619712024

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

Melika is a Persian form of Malika (Arabic malika, 'queen,' feminine of malik, 'king'). Regal and graceful, it is popular across Iran; we share it respectfully (said 'meh-LEE-kah').

It appears rarely for girls in the U.S., mostly in Persian and Muslim families. Rare, regal, and graceful.

Did you know? Melika is a Persian form of Malika, from the Arabic for 'queen.' A regal, graceful name much loved in Iran, softened here with an -e- spelling (said 'meh-LEE-kah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Melika — Persian form of Malika; Arabic 'queen'

Variations

MalikaMelicaMaleeka

Nicknames

MeliLika

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Melika mean?

Melika is a Persian form of Malika, from the Arabic for 'queen.'

How do you pronounce Melika?

It's said meh-LEE-kah /mɛˈliː.kə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Melika a boy or girl name?

Melika is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Melika?

Melika is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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