Mallika
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "jasmine flower".
Name Census estimates that about 323 living Americans carry the first name Mallika. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mallika today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mallika births was 2000 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mallika. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
323
~ 1 in 1,061,159 Americans
Peak year
2000
23 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2016 SSA rank
#15,526
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Mallika: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mallika from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 152 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mallika by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mallika during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mallikas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Mallika
The name Mallika is derived from the Sanskrit language and has its origins in ancient India. It is a feminine name that can be translated to mean "jasmine flower" or "prosperous one." The name is believed to have been in use since the Vedic period, which dates back to the second millennium BCE.
Mallika was a popular name among the Hindu community and can be found mentioned in various ancient Indian texts and scriptures. The name appears in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, where it is used as the name of a character.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mallika can be found in an inscription from the 3rd century BCE, which mentions a woman named Mallika who was a member of the Mauryan Empire's royal court.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Mallika. One of the most famous was Mallika Arjuna Everti (1909-1958), a prominent Indian dancer and choreographer who helped popularize classical Indian dance forms such as Bharatanatyam and Odissi.
Another notable Mallika was Mallika Sarabhai (1918-2016), an Indian dancer, choreographer, and activist who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and worked towards women's empowerment.
In the realm of literature, Mallika Sengupta (1960-present) is a renowned Indian writer and poet who has published several collections of poems and short stories.
Mallika Sherawat (1976-present) is a prominent Indian actress who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and is known for her bold and controversial roles.
Mallika Dua (1991-present) is a popular Indian comedian and actress who has gained recognition for her satirical sketches and stand-up comedy performances.
While the name Mallika has its roots in ancient India, it has transcended cultural boundaries and is now used by individuals from various backgrounds around the world.
People
Mallika + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mallika as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mallika: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mallika?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 323 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mallika going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,061,159 US residents.
Is Mallika a common name?
We classify Mallika as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 332 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mallika most popular?
The single biggest year for Mallika was 2000, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mallika is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mallika a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mallika in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.