The baby name Maulik is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmaʊlɪk/ — MOW-lik.
The baby name Maulik is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmaʊlɪk/ — MOW-lik.
Maulik is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Maulik is a masculine Indian given name rooted in Sanskrit maulika (मौलिक), from mūla 'root, base'. In classical usage maulika described what is fundamental, genuine, or original; modern Indo-Aryan languages keep this sense (e.g., Hindi/Gujarati maulik "original, novel"). As a personal name it conveys qualities of authenticity, first principles, and innate worth.
The name appears across North and Western India, especially among Gujarati and Hindi speakers, and has spread with the South Asian diaspora since the late 20th century. Spelling variants include Moulik, Mowlik, and Maulick; a feminine counterpart Maulika (मौलिका) is also found. Related nicknames sometimes include Mouli, though that form is often an independent name with different roots. Notable bearers include actor Maulik Pancholy, helping familiarise the name abroad.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW | 0 | #19 | 1 | 960 | |
| IN | 0 | #68 | 4 | 2,963 | |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #329 | 4 | 7,401 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #339 | 2 | 6,459 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #629 | 401 | 16,750 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #651 | 4 | 13,121 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #737 | 3 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #740 | 4 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| United States | Boys | 2013 | #870 | 5 | 7,323 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #871 | 11 | 17,948 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,081 | 12 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,683 | 9 | 28,008 |
Maulik is popular in 18 countries — most recent births per country:
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