Tilak
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Tilak is a Sanskrit name meaning “mark” or “spot”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Tilak
Tilak is an Indian name primarily of Sanskrit origin, meaning "mark" or "spot." It specifically refers to the distinctive mark, often made with paste or powder, applied on the forehead by Hindus, especially during religious rituals or festivals. The Tilak is a symbol of auspiciousness, spiritual devotion, and identity, signifying various traditions or deities.
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Gender Usage of the Name Tilak
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Tilak is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.
Popularity of the Name Tilak
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Tilak is listed under Uncommon Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.17M births |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 2.17M births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 2.21M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Tilak was last recorded at #6,501 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2023) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #4,407 in 1996. Its lowest recorded position was #8,708 in 2010. Over the last 13 years (2010–2023) the name rose 2207 places (from #8,708 to #6,501).
Characteristics of the Name Tilak
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- T — Boy Names Starting with T
- Ends with
- k — Boy Names Ending in “k”
Name AestheticMethodology
Tilak features a two-syllable structure with a definitive hard-stop conclusion. The name's phonetic simplicity provides a Grounded & Earthy aesthetic.
Middle Names For Tilak
Middle names used with TilakMethodology
Tilak is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Tilak Raj · Tilak Bahadur
Middle name suggestions for TilakMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Tilak is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “a”.
Examples: Tilak Andrew · Tilak Albert · Tilak Alfred · Tilak Antwan · Tilak Antwon. View all 40 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Tilak
Natural Name MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 2 biological records matching the name Tilak. None belong to the curated biological families used to classify Flower-, Tree-, or Bird-Inspired Names. These records are provided for reference only.
Names Similar to Tilak
Sound Like Tilak Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Tylik · Tolga · Tyleek · View all 16 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Thomas · Timothy · Tyler · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Tilak Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Mark · Jack · Eric · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Tilak in ASL
- T
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- a
- k
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