Unisex · #15,244 in 2026

Laikin

Laikin is a Pakistani television series aired on A-Plus TV. It features Ali Abbas, Sarah Khan and Farhan Ahmed Malhi. Premiering on 27 April 2017, Laikin ended its run on 5 October 2017 after telecasting 24 episodes. The series marks the second appearance of Indian actress Sara Khan after Bay Khudi (2016).

Current Rank
#15,244
Peak Rank
#9,336 (1991)
Total Babies
63
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #9,336 (63 total)
👦 Boy peak #12,142 (5 total)
👧As Girl Name
1991
First Year
2021
Last Year
1991
Peak Year
#9336
Peak Rank
63
Total Count
11
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2019
First Year
2019
Last Year
2019
Peak Year
#12142
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Laikin

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Laikin is a Pakistani television series aired on A-Plus TV. It features Ali Abbas, Sarah Khan and Farhan Ahmed Malhi. Premiering on 27 April 2017, Laikin ended its run on 5 October 2017 after telecasting 24 episodes. The series marks the second appearance of Indian actress Sara Khan after Bay Khudi (2016).

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The Story of Laikin

As a girl name

Laikin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1991, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 8 Laikins were born — ranking #9,336 that year. As of 2026, Laikin ranks #15,244 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 63 Laikins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Laikin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2019, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 5 Laikins were born — ranking #12,142 that year. As of 2026, Laikin ranks #12,142 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Laikins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Laikin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Laikin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Laikin

What does the name Laikin mean?
Laikin is a Pakistani television series aired on A-Plus TV. It features Ali Abbas, Sarah Khan and Farhan Ahmed Malhi. Premiering on 27 April 2017, Laikin ended its run on 5 October 2017 after telecasting 24 episodes. The series marks the second appearance of Indian actress Sara Khan after Bay Khudi (2016).
How popular is Laikin in 2026?
In 2026, Laikin ranks #15,244 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Laikin most popular?
Laikin reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #9,336 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Laikin a unisex name?
Yes — Laikin is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 93% of Laikins assigned female and 7% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Laikin?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Laikin include Anell, Kellieann, Guillermo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Laikin

Laikin is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 63 births in the dataset. Laikin's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #9,336. Use the chart and map above to compare Laikin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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