Alika
Alika is a boy's name of Hawaiian origin.
Meaning
Defender of mankind.
Origin and history
Alika is a Hawaiian name derived from the Germanic name Alexander. It translates roughly to 'defender of mankind'. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
635 babies in the United States have been named Alika since 1880. It ranks #4041 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1894.
States where it is most popular
- HI (98.8 %)
- CA (1.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 78 |
| 1980-1990 | 134 |
| 1990-2000 | 155 |
| 2000-2010 | 125 |
| 2010-2019 | 110 |
| 2020-2029 | 33 |
Fun facts
- Alika developed in the Hawaiian language as a phonetic adaptation of Alexander.
- While Hawaiian in origin, similar name forms exist independently in several other languages worldwide.