Boy · #10,774 in 2026

Salik

Name: Popularity of the name Salik in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Salik, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,774

Peak Rank

#6,372 (1994)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1973

First Year

2017

Last Year

1994

Peak Year

#6372

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Salik

Salik first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1973, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 8 Saliks were born — ranking #6,372 that year. As of 2026, Salik ranks #10,774 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 79 Saliks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Salik

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

Selleck
Sellick
Salic
Sulik
Salak
Solak
Sulak
Salach
Silic
Slick
Slik
Slic

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Salik

What does the name Salik mean?

Salik is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1973. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Salik in 2026?

In 2026, Salik ranks #10,774 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Salik most popular?

Salik reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #6,372 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Salik a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Salik is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Salik?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Salik include Danen, Montee, Hosam. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Salik

Salik is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 79 births in the dataset. Salik's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #6,372. Use the chart and map above to compare Salik'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 .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.