Alika
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Alika first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 635 babies have been named Alika in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alika is past its peak , currently ranked #21,053 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,053
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Alika is also used as a girl name, ranked #61842.
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About the Name Alika
Alika is a boy name .
Is Alika a boy or girl name? Alika is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,053 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #61,842. Alika is more commonly used as a boy name.
Alika is currently ranked #21,053 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alika include Ali, Aly, Alie, and Alikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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