Boy · #11,354 in 2026

Ralik

The Ralik Chain is a chain of islands within the island nation of the Marshall Islands. Ralik means "sunset". It is west of the Ratak Chain. In 1999 the total population of the Ralik islands was 19,915. Christopher Loeak, who became President of the Marshall Islands in 2012, was formerly Minister for the Ralik Chain.

Current Rank
#11,354
Peak Rank
#6,670 (1992)
Total Babies
42
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1990
First Year
2004
Last Year
1992
Peak Year
#6670
Peak Rank
42
Total Count
7
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Ralik

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

The Ralik Chain is a chain of islands within the island nation of the Marshall Islands. Ralik means "sunset". It is west of the Ratak Chain. In 1999 the total population of the Ralik islands was 19,915. Christopher Loeak, who became President of the Marshall Islands in 2012, was formerly Minister for the Ralik Chain.

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The Story of Ralik

Ralik first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1990, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 7 Raliks were born — ranking #6,670 that year. As of 2026, Ralik ranks #11,354 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 42 Raliks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Ralik

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

  • Rollick
  • Rollic
  • Rollock
  • Relic
  • Relik
  • Relique
  • Uralic
  • Frolic
  • Frolick
  • Ehrlich
  • Relock
  • Relook

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ralik

What does the name Ralik mean?
The Ralik Chain is a chain of islands within the island nation of the Marshall Islands. Ralik means "sunset". It is west of the Ratak Chain. In 1999 the total population of the Ralik islands was 19,915. Christopher Loeak, who became President of the Marshall Islands in 2012, was formerly Minister for the Ralik Chain.
How popular is Ralik in 2026?
In 2026, Ralik ranks #11,354 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Ralik most popular?
Ralik reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #6,670 that year with 7 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Ralik most popular?
Ralik has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ralik.
Is Ralik a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Ralik is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Ralik?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ralik include Dual, Akintunde, Tolan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ralik

Ralik is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and has accumulated 42 births in the dataset. Ralik's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #6,670. Use the chart and map above to compare Ralik'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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