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At a glance

U.S. rank 2025 (girls)
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2020 (#10,250)
Babies in 2020 (girls)
9 (<0.01% of girls)
As a boy name
Last recorded 2023 (#12,239)Peak #10,717 in 2014
Peak (girls)
#10,250 in 2020
First recorded
2013 (as a girl name; 2014 as a boy name)

Meaning of Biak

Biak is a concise, unisex name likely derived from the Indonesian island of the same name, offering parents an international touch without undue complexity. Its two-syllable structure, with stress on the second syllable (bee-AK /biˈak/), creates a crisp, memorable sound that bridges cultural boundaries. In the United States, Biak has maintained a modest but steady presence—registering between six and nine newborns annually from 2013 through 2020 and ranking consistently in the 930s to 960s. This stability suggests that while the name remains uncommon, it continues to resonate with families seeking an uncommon yet approachable choice. Analytical observation of its usage patterns indicates that Biak’s restrained popularity reflects both its distinctive origin and its adaptable, gender-neutral appeal.

How to pronounce Biak

Popularity of Biak in the U.S.

Biak was last recorded in the U.S. in 2020, ranked #10,250 with 9 babies. It first appears in the records in 2013. As a boy name it was last recorded in 2023, at #12,239.

Bar and line chart: Biak in the U.S., 2013–2020. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 9 in 2015 and 9 in 2020. Line: rank among girl names, peak #10,250 in 2020.
  • Girls named Biak (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2013–2020. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Girls year by year, 2013⁠–⁠2020 8 rows
Biak: babies and rank among girl names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2020910,250▲ 3,549
2019613,799▼ 1,335
2018712,464▲ 1,660
2017614,124▼ 1,248
2016712,876▼ 2,010
2015910,866▲ 2,203
2014713,069▲ 1,513
2013614,582new
Boys year by year, 2014⁠–⁠2023 4 rows
Biak: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2023512,239back (not recorded in 2020–2022)
2019512,145back (not recorded in 2018)
2017610,775back (not recorded in 2015–2016)
2014610,717new