Alika

Q: What is the origin of Alika?

Alika is of Hawaiian origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Alika?

According to the latest SSA data, Alika is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Alika a boy name?

Alika is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Truthful; Most Beautiful"

Alika occurs in Hawaiian and Arabic naming traditions, with differing semantic associations depending on linguistic source.

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Popularity History of Alika

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Unranked

Alika did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Alika Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Alika.

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aliy

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alik

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alikay

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lika

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ikay

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alikaie

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alikao

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Alika mean?

Alika means "Truthful; Most Beautiful". Alika occurs in Hawaiian and Arabic naming traditions, with differing semantic associations depending on linguistic sour

What is the origin of Alika?

Alika is of Hawaiian origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Alika?

According to the latest SSA data, Alika is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Alika a boy name?

Alika is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Alika?

Popular nicknames for Alika include aliy, alik, al, alikay, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Alika?

There are many names similar to Alika in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginHawaiian, Arabic

Syllables3

Length5 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withA

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Akoni Alekai Alikai Alani Aleki

Sisters

Anela Aulani Ahlani Aolani Aloha

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