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Tilak

♂ Boy

Pronounced TEE-lak /ˈti.lɑk/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit tilak, 'a sacred/auspicious mark on the forehead'; also 'the foremost/best; an ornament'; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: A sacred forehead mark; the foremost: Tilak is Sanskrit. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'TEE-lak'). We note the sacred sense.
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit tilak, 'a sacred/auspicious mark on the forehead'; also 'the foremost/best; an ornament'; we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2024)#9743 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 99

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620052024

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

Tilak comes from the Sanskrit tilak, 'a sacred/auspicious mark on the forehead'; also 'the foremost/best; an ornament' (we note the sacred sense). A crisp, classic name (borne by the freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak as a surname; said 'TEE-lak').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, a-sacred-mark at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Tilak means 'a sacred mark on the forehead; the foremost/best' in Sanskrit — a crisp, auspicious name (we note the sacred sense; said 'TEE-lak').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Tilak — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

TilekTilaka

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tilak mean?

Tilak is Sanskrit for 'a sacred/auspicious mark on the forehead; the foremost/best'. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Tilak?

It's said TEE-lak /ˈti.lɑk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tilak a boy or girl name?

Tilak is a boy's name.

How popular is Tilak?

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

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